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:  
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 Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the Irish legal system and the sources of employment law.
LO2 Demonstrate a good understanding of the difference between contacts of employment and contracts for services and the various terms expressed or implied therein.
LO3 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 Identify and appreciate the different mechanisms by which the employee can enforce their statutory and common law rights.
LO5 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
Sources of Law and Resolution of disputes
Sources of employment law. Distinction civil and criminal law in the context of employment disputes. Dispute resolution. Data protection obligations.
Types of Contracts
Contracts of service and contracts for service. Express and Implied Terms. Categories of workers and statutory protection - part-time workers, fixed term workers and agency workers.
Protective Legislation
Working Time - breaks, annual leave (including sickness implications), zero hour contract entitlements, working hours, prohibition on double employment. Wages - entitlements, deductions. Young Persons in Employment. Minimum Wage. Protected Disclosures - wrondoings, protections, disclosures. Aspects of health and safety - common law and statutory duty, penalisation. Protective Leave - Carers' leave, Parental leave - leave entitlements, request for changes, force majeure Leave. Maternity leave.
Equality Law.
Discriminatory grounds. Direct and indirect discrimination. Burden of proof. Harassment and adverse treatment. Redress.
Termination of relationship
Fair Procedures. Unfair Dismissals, Wrongful Dismissals, Injunctions. Notice. Transfers of Undertakings. Redundancy.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Short Answer Questions % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The assessment may comprise of one or more of the following: a problem scenario in which students may be required to apply legal theory to a practical situation; a requirement to examine and discuss a piece of legislation and/or a relevant case; a requirement to discuss a topical legal issue.
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:
Assessment will consist of a two hour examination where students will be offered a choice of at least four questions and required to answer at least three. Some questions will be in a ‘legal problem’ style format, where students must apply their knowledge and understanding of legal principles to a particular set of facts, situations or scenarios. Other questions may require students to examine and discuss a piece of relevant legislation, case or legal principle.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 3 Every Week 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 3 Every Week 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

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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