Module Code: H7EL
Long Title Employment Law
Title Employment Law
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
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 good knowledge of the legal framework regulating the employment relationship.
LO2 Distinguish between contracts of employment and contracts for services.
LO3 Evaluate the different terms that are expressed and implied in a contract of employment.
LO4 Demonstrate a good knowledge of the statutory protections afforded to employees, and best practice, to ensure compliance with an employer’s obligations.
LO5 Identify and explain the redress and remedies available to an employee where the employment relationship has terminated.
LO6 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
1. Legal Framework
Employment Institutions and Other Relevant Bodies - Time Limits and Remedies. Difference between Statutory and Contractual protections. Contracts of Employment and Contracts for Services and Other Relationships in the Organisation - Implications.
2. The Contract of Employment
Reporting Obligations Pre-contractual matters Terms – Express and Implied
3. Statutory Protections
Statutory protection of different types of workers Regulation of Working Time Pay Protection for Whistle blowers Family Friendly Leave. Transfers of undertakings Redress and Remedies
4. Employment Equality Law
Areas and grounds of discrimination Harassment Victimisation Redress and Remedies
5. Basic Concepts in Health and Safety Law.
Workplace Accidents Stress related injuries Penalisation Redress
6. Termination of Employment
Types of dismissal Statutory Notice Dismissal – wrongful, ordinary, constructive Redundancy Redress and Remedies
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
A multiple choice formative assessment (MCQ) and/or case studies will be provided to enable the learner to identify their strengths and weaknesses before attempting the summative assessment.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 100
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will be required to undertake an exam. They will be presented with a case study/case studies and required to identify the legal issues arising therein and explain and apply relevant employment laws. Learners will be expected to analyse the case study (or case studies) by referring to rules and concepts introduced in the module, assess liability, and propose solutions and/or make recommendations as appropriate. The exam may be in a traditional format or online format, and learners may nor may not have access to resources during this time. The exam will be adjusted accordingly. 2 hours is the maximum duration for the assessment and is worth 100%.
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
Repeat Strategy = A new exam

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 32 Per Semester 2.67
Lecture Directed e-learning 6 Per Semester 0.50
Independent Learning Independent learning 212 Per Semester 17.67
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.17
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 36 hours delivered in Block 1 36 Every Week 36.00
Independent Learning To be completed in Block 1 214 Every Week 214.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Faulkner M.. (2013), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 2nd Ed.. Gill & McMillan, Dublin..
  • Meenan F.. (2015), Employment Law, Dublin: Roundhall which is available as an e-book and is available via Westlaw. A video is available showing learners how to access this e-book..
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: