BTX5060

The law of employment

(BUS)

Mr Don McKenzie

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + City or Caulfield + Prohibitions: BTX9060, BTF9290, BTG9241

Synopsis: The unit aims to develop knowledge and skills, and an understanding of the relationship between the common law, statute law and awards and agreements. In this regard, the unit introduces students to the central tenets of the contract of employment including the formation of the contract, breach of contract and wrongful dismissal, confidentiality, restrictive covenants, employee/independent contractor issues and discrimination law.

Assessment: Research assignment (4000 words): 40% + Take-home examination: 60%