Module Code: |
H7AEL |
Long Title
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Applied Employment Law
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Title
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Applied Employment Law
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 7 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
EDITH RACHEL DOHERTY |
Module Author: |
Isabela Da Silva |
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 |
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).
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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
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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
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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
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Equality
Equality and Equality laws
Discrimination and the law
Equal Pay
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
Flexible Working
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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
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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. |
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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. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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 |
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 |
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Cox, Arthur. (2022), Employment Yearbook 2022, Bloomsbury.
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Cox, N. Corbett, V. Ryan, D. (2022), Employment Law in Ireland, 2nd Ed. Clarus Press.
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Other Resources |
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[Website], www.employmentsrights.ie.
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[Website], www.labourcourt.ie.
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[Website], www.workplacerelations.ie.
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[Website], www.cipd.ie.
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[Website], www.legalisland.ie.
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[Website], www.citizeninformation.ie.
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[Website], www.grogansolicitors.ie.
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