Module Code: H7ELWC
Long Title Employment Law 1
Title Employment Law 1
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Pauline Kelly Phelan
Module Author: KAREN MURRAY
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 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework regulating the employment relationship and evaluate employment law from both a contractual and statutory perspective.
LO2 Distinguish between contracts of employment and contracts for services, and evaluate the key elements of an employment contract.
LO3 Analyse the obligations on employers and employees in respect of employment rights and data protection legislation.
LO4 Apply employment laws to solve hypothetical employment law problems, and identify appropriate redress, remedies, and best practice.
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
Legal Framework and resolution of disputes.
Legal Research – Sources of Employment Law Civil and Criminal Liability Employment Institutions Dispute resolution – burden of proof - costs.
Privacy and Data Protection Law and Compliance in the workplace
Legal Framework Lawful basis and principles of data protection Protections afforded to special categories of data Rights of the Data Subject, Redress and enforcement.
The Employment Relationship
Distinguishing between employees and independent contractors – Tests and factors - Implications. Pre-contractual/recruitment matters – references, background checking and vetting, artificial intelligence in recruitment, social media screening, interviews, and employment permits. Contractual Matters - Express and Implied Terms Place of Work – Remote Working – flexible working.
Statutory Protection
Types of workers in the organisation Statutory protection for agency workers, fixed term workers, part time workers, young persons, and children. Regulation of Working Time Pay – deductions, confidentiality, minimum wage, sick pay and leave, tips and gratuities. Protected Disclosures – wrongdoing – reporting channels - protections. Redress and Remedies Best Practice: Codes of Practices
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Multiple Choice Questions % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The first assessment will examine key legal principles and will take one of the following forms: A Multiple Choice Quiz which will be a mix of conventional multiple-choice questions and scenario based questions; or Bespoke case study question; or Seen case Study question; or Presentation.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 70
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In person examination 2 hours in duration consisting of a bespoke case study, or case studies. The assessment may also require a written analysis of a seen case, and/or an analysis of an area(s) of employment law.
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.
Reassessment Description
Learners will be required to undertake a terminal examination which will assess all learning outcomes. (LO1- 4)

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
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Faulkner M. (2018), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 3rd ed. Clarus Press, Dublin.
  • Meenan F. (2015), Employment Law, Roundhall, Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cox N., Corbett V. & Ryan D. (2022), Employment Law in Ireland, 2nd ed. Dublin, Clarus Press.
  • Regan M. (2017), Employment Law, 2nd ed. Bloomsbury Professional, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Bar Review.
  • Commercial Law Practitioner.
  • Employment Law Journal.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: