MGY9050

The law of employment

Mr Colin O'Neill

One 3-hour session per week · Second semester · City

Objectives On completion of this subject students should understand the central tenets of the contract of employment and issues related to enforcement of this contract.

Synopsis The subject deals with the legal incidents arising from the industrial employment relationship, including formation of the contract and its content, job description, confidentiality, restrictive covenants, discrimination issues, occupational health and safety matters, termination including unfair dismissal and redundancy.

Assessment Written (assignments 4000 words): 40% · Take-home examination: 60%

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