Monash University Handbooks 2008

BTW2241 - Comparative workplace relations law

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Business and Economics

Leader: Dr Vanitha Karean

Offered

Sunway First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit introduces students to the legal framework within which individual employment relations operate in Malaysia and Australia. Topics include important workplace relations issues like the rights and duties underpinning the contract of employment, unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination and occupational health and safety law. Selected International Labour Organisation Conventions are analysed in relation to aspects of current employment protection law and policy.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30% +Examination (3 hours, open book): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

BTW1200 or equivalent

Prohibitions

BTC2720, BTF2991, BTW3241

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