Module Code: H7ESL
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: DESMOND GARGAN
Module Author: Sarah Duignan
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 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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)   
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Employees and the Contract of Employment
Contracts of employment and contracts for services Terms – Express and Implied
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
Employment Equality Law
Areas and grounds of discrimination Harassment Victimisation Redress and Remedies
Basic Concepts in Health and Safety Law
Personal injury claims Redress
Termination of Employment
Types of dismissal Statutory Notice Dismissal – wrongful, ordinary, constructive Transfers of undertakings Redundancy Redress and Remedies
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
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.
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 suitable assessment which will assess all learning outcomes.

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
  • Faulkner M. (2018), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 3rd ed. Dublin: Clarus Press.
  • Meenan F. (2015), Employment Law, Dublin: Roundhall which is available as an e-book and is available to students via Westlaw.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bolger M., Bruton C. & Kimber C. (2012), Employment Equality Law, Dublin: Roundhall.
  • Ryan D. (2017), Redmond on Dismissal Law, 3rd ed. Dublin: Bloomsbury Professional.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: