Module Code: H7ESLAW
Long Title Essentials of Employment Law
Title Essentials of Employment Law
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: KAREN MURRAY
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the Irish legal system and the sources of employment law.
LO2 LO 2. Demonstrate a good understanding of the difference between contacts of employment and contracts for services and the various terms expressed or implied therein.
LO3 LO 3. Identify and appreciate the relevant legislation and/or common law applicable to an employment issue and recognise the responsibilities, rights and duties which arise in the employer/employee relationship.
LO4 LO 4. Identify and appreciate the different mechanisms by which the employee can enforce their statutory and common law rights.
LO5 LO 5. Identify and apply the key provisions of relevant legislation and/or common law to situations where the employment relationship breaks down and apply principles of fairness.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Irish Legal System
Sources of Law Divisions of law. Civil and criminal law Administration of justice
Sources and institutions
Dispute Resolution Ensuring compliance with Employment Legislation
Employment Contracts & Terms
Formation of the contract of employment Contracts of service and contracts for service Categories of workers & statutory protection Express & Implied Terms
Protective Legislation
Working Time Wages Protective Leave
Equality and discrimination
Equal pay Discriminatory grounds Harassment & Victimisation Redress
Workplace Health and Safety
Health and safety
Breakdown of the employment relationship
Dismissal, transfers of undertakings, redundancy.
Teaching methodology
This module will be taught in a supportive class environment that promotes active learning through lectures and tutorials, reflection on topical issues, discussion of relevant case-law and legislation. Given the nature of the subject matter and the need to be up-to-date, students may be required to read journal articles, case-law, legislation and other publications when directed by the lecturer. Students may be given legal scenarios and may be required to examine and/or present findings or solutions.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 70
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Faulkner M.,. (2013), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 2nd Edition. Gill and McMillan, Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cox N, Corbett V. & Ryan D. (2009), Employment Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin.. na.
  • Forde M. & Byrne A.P, (2009), Employment Law, 3rd Ed., Round Hall, Dublin.. na.
  • Regan M., (2009) Employment Law, Tottel Publishing, Sussex. na.
  • Redmond M.(2007) Dismissal Law in Ireland, 2nd Ed., Tottel Publishing, Sussex. na.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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