Module Code: |
H7ESL |
Long Title
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Essentials of Employment Law
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Title
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Essentials of Employment Law
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 7 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
DESMOND GARGAN |
Module Author: |
Sarah Duignan |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Distinguish between contracts of employment and contracts for services, and evaluate express and implied terms in a contract of employment. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate a good knowledge of the statutory protections afforded to employees and best practice, to ensure compliance with an employer’s obligations. |
LO3 |
Identify and explain the redress and remedies available to an employee where the employment relationship has terminated. |
LO4 |
Apply employment law rules to solve basic employment law problems |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Employees and the Contract of Employment
Contracts of employment and contracts for services
Terms – Express and Implied
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Statutory Protections
Role of WRC and Labour Court in the resolution of disputes
Statutory protection afforded to different types of workers
Regulation of Working Time
Pay
Protection for Whistle blowers
Family Friendly Leave.
Redress and Remedies
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Employment Equality Law
Areas and grounds of discrimination
Harassment
Victimisation
Redress and Remedies
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Basic Concepts in Health and Safety Law
Personal injury claims
Redress
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Termination of Employment
Types of dismissal
Statutory Notice
Dismissal – wrongful, ordinary, constructive
Transfers of undertakings
Redundancy
Redress and Remedies
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
End of Module Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Learners will be required to undertake a 2 hour examination assessing all learning outcomes. They will be presented with a case study (or case studies) and required to identify the legal issues arising therein, and explain and apply relevant employment laws. Learners will be expected to present reasoned arguments, evaluate the problem(s) by referring to concepts introduced in the module, assess liability, and propose solutions and/or make recommendations as appropriate. Learners may nor may not have access to resources during this time and the assessment question(s) will be adjusted accordingly. The assessment may take place in an online environment for example. |
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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.
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Reassessment Description Learners will be required to undertake a suitable assessment which will assess all learning outcomes.
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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 |
24 |
Per Semester |
2.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
101 |
Per Semester |
8.42 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Faulkner M. (2018), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 3rd ed. Dublin: Clarus Press.
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Meenan F. (2015), Employment Law, Dublin: Roundhall which is available as an e-book and is available to students via Westlaw.
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Bolger M., Bruton C. & Kimber C. (2012), Employment Equality Law, Dublin: Roundhall.
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Ryan D. (2017), Redmond on Dismissal Law, 3rd ed. Dublin: Bloomsbury Professional.
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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[Website], Attorney General Office and restatements
of the law.,
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[Website], Academic Integrity,
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[Website], Bar Council of Ireland, www.lawlibrary.ie.
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[Website], Citizens’ Information Board,
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[Website], Courts of Justice of the European Union,
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[Website], Courts Service,
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[Website], Case law - Irish Legal Information
Initiative,
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[Website], Full text of the Irish Constitution 1937,
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[Website], Data Protection Commission,
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[Website], Department of Employment Affairs and
Social Protection,
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[Website], Department of Justice and Equality,
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[Website], Department of the Taoiseach,
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[Website], Director of Public Prosecutions,
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[Website], A glossary of employment terms,
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[Website], European Union Law,
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[Website], European Commission: Employment, Social
Affairs, Equal Opportunities,
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[Website], Irish Human Rights and Equality
Commission,
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[Website], Gazette : Law Society of Ireland,
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[Website], Health and Safety Authority,
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[Website], Houses of the Oireachtas,
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[Website], Labour Court,
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[Website], Legislation,
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[Website], Lexology database (good information on
topical issues – search within Ireland),
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[Website], Westlaw (via NCI library, click on
databases) – case law, legislation and
journals. Use your normal password.,
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[Website], Workplace Relations Commission,
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