LC2S221 - Employment Law 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S221 | ||
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| Module Title: | Employment Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Holly Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Clare Lewis, Ismail Makda, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide students with a practical introduction to employment law.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop a sound understanding of the legal provisions governing the employment relationship between employers and workers.
2. Develop an insight into current issues and possible future developments in employment law.
3. Apply the essential principles of employment law to practical situations.
4. Engage in debate and analysis of key issues in employment law.
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
· The nature of the employment relationship – understanding the different types of employment status and application of the various tests to determine whether someone is an employee or worker.
· The contract of employment – the sources of terms of employment - express and implied terms, statutory rights and obligations, e.g. pay and working time. The doctrine of restraint of trade will be examined, as will the implications of other types of express terms such as mobility clauses.
· Statutory rights - employers’ legal obligations in relation to a wide range of statutory rights including health and safety, pay, working time, national minimum wage and family friendly policies.
· Termination of employment at common law – understanding what can result in a claim for wrongful dismissal.
· Wrongful dismissal – understanding and applying the common law and statutory frameworks which provide protection from wrongful dismissal.
· Unfair dismissal – understanding and applying the statutory framework which provides protection from unfair dismissal including what is classed as a fair reason for dismissal.
· Redundancy – understanding and applying the statutory framework which provides protection from redundancy and identifying the difference between a business reorganising itself and making workers redundant.
· Discrimination within the workplace – understanding the nine protected characteristics of age, sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and gender reassignment.
· Bringing and defending a claim – the practicalities of employment-related litigation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence knowledge and understanding of case law and legislation in relation to the key principles of employment law. |
| LO2 | Apply the law to and analyse complex employment problems so as to be able to provide appropriate and clear legal solutions and advice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Students can choose from: · A poster presentation; or · A critical essay on a key issue within employment law | 20 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A problem question to which employment law principles should be applied. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |