BTC2720 - Workplace law

Leader: Dr. Anthony Forsyth

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit introduces students to contemporary developments in labour law, employment law, discrimination law and occupational health and safety law. It aims to develop knowledge and skills and understanding of the practical application of these areas of the law in Australian workplaces.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• Describe and analyse a wide range of legal issues affecting the workplace (outlined below);
• Apply legal principles to a range of hypothetical scenarios, in order to demonstrate practical understanding of legal issues at the workplace (building on strategic problem solving skills from business law);
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the principles underpinning workplace law;
• Critically assess the law?s role and impact on the employment relationship; and (5) critically evaluate current issues in the media involving legal regulation of the workplace.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 40%
Examination (3 hours, open book): 60%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

BTC1110 or BTC2110 or equivalent