LAW7279

Electronic workplace law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Marilyn Pittard

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit has been developed to introduce students to, and examine the legal principles relevant to, the modern workplace which has been affected by changes in information technology and electronic methods of communication. Provide an in-depth understanding of the contemporary employment and labour law issues pertaining to the workplace in the modern electronic era and to provide a forum for critiques of these issues. Enable students to resolve problems pertaining to these issues and to be aware of issues relating to law reform.

Objectives: The subject aims to: (a) introduce students to, and examine the legal principles relevant to, the modern workplace which has been affected by changes in information technology and electronic methods of communication; (b) provide and in-depth understanding of the contemporary employment and labour law issues pertaining to the workplace in the modern electronic era and to provide a forum for critiques of these issues (c) enable students to resolve problems pertaining to these issues and to be aware of issues relating to law reform.

Assessment: Class participation - 10% Take home exam (2800 words) - 40% Research assignment (3500 words) - 50%