Module Code: H7AEL
Long Title Applied Employment Law
Title Applied Employment Law
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: EDITH RACHEL DOHERTY
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
Departments: School of Business
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 Explain the main requirements of unfair dismissal law
LO2 Conduct an investigation interview in line with best practice and following all legal requirements
LO3 Critically evaluate key legislation and cases in equality law and protected leaves.
LO4 Discuss contemporary issues in employment legislation including key cases and trends impacting employment contracts, agency workers and false self-employment and how that impacts employers.
LO5 Critically examine key areas of employment legislation including working time, health & safety (particularly bullying), data protection and payment of wages.
LO6 Identify the key legal elements for consideration around changing contracts in the workplace including TUPE and Redundancy.
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

As per programme requirements
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Employment Regulation
Role and purpose of employment law Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Civil Courts and European Courts
Employment Law and the Employment Lifecycle
Recruitment and Selection – legal and practical implications Contracts of Employment False self-employment Agency Workers Data Protection and GDPR Pay and Working Time Protected Leaves Health, Safety and Welfare at work Bullying and Harassment Protected Disclosures Managing change in the workplace including TUPE Collective and Individual Redundancies
Equality
Equality and Equality laws Discrimination and the law Equal Pay Gender Pay Gap Reporting Flexible Working
Termination of Employment
Informal processes preceding formal processes Fair and Unfair Grounds for Dismissals Stages of the Disciplinary Process Conducting Investigation meetings Conducting Disciplinary Hearings Representation Procures for settlement of cases Key cases in Unfair Dismissals Constructive Dismissal Wrongful Dismissals
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Skills assessment covering the investigation of and handling of a disciplinary issue in the workplace, using a specific case scenario. Prepare for and conduct a live, simulated disciplinary meeting. Individual role play required where evidence of understanding of the purpose of the meeting, legislation, fair procedures and processes are demonstrated. Lecturers will play the role of the alleged accused and their manager, following the scenario outlined in the case.
Assessment Type: CA 2 % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In groups of 4 you will undergo an open-book, oral assessment. You are required to answer questions on key cases and legislation such as: DEC-E2001-016 Lisa Rodmell vs University of Dublin, Trinity College (Gender) DEC-E2017-086 Dave Barry vs Solas (Age) DEC – E2010-015 Long vsThe Hanly Group (Family Status) Determination No. DWT10163 A worker vs An Employer (working time and pay) Determination No. UD80/2014 MG vs EBS (AIB) (Contract of or for Services) ADJ-00029093 Walsh vs Econocom Digital Finance Ltd (Redundancy / TUPE case) Sweeney v The Board of Management of Ballinteer Community School [2011] IEHC 131 (Bullying case) (Please note you must have studied all cases and may be asked detailed questions on any case plus any piece of legislation. You will be called in to be examined in groups of 4, but each person is assessed individually. The time allowed per group of 4 is 1.5 hours) Both Tasks must be passed in order to successfully pass the module.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Classroom and demonstrations 35 Per Semester 2.92
Independent Learning Independent learning 215 Per Semester 17.92
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.92
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Cox, Arthur. (2022), Employment Yearbook 2022, Bloomsbury.
  • Cox, N. Corbett, V. Ryan, D. (2022), Employment Law in Ireland, 2nd Ed. Clarus Press.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Website], www.employmentsrights.ie.
  • [Website], www.labourcourt.ie.
  • [Website], www.workplacerelations.ie.
  • [Website], www.cipd.ie.
  • [Website], www.legalisland.ie.
  • [Website], www.citizeninformation.ie.
  • [Website], www.grogansolicitors.ie.
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