Postgraduate - UnitLAW7310 - Current issues in workplace law

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	Not offered in 2014
Coordinator(s)	Professor Marilyn Pittard

Notes

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For postgraduate Law unit timetables, please see http://law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html

Synopsis

This unit will examine significant and contemporary issues in employment and labour relations law that arise in response to changes in legislation. Key court decisions, international developments, and government-, business- and union-driven approaches. Comparative aspects, where relevant, will illuminate the issues selected, and areas of law reform will also be discussed. The unit has a contemporary nature and current issues will be the focus. The content of the unit may vary each time it is offered.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

have a detailed knowledge of the law relating to the specific topics that are selected for analysis
have a thorough understanding of the wider legal, economic and social dimensions associated with those specific topics
be aware of the limitations of the current law that applies to the relevant issue and of proposals for reform
understand the relevant issues from a selected comparative perspective
understand the international aspects that relate to the particular issues.

Assessment

Research assignment (3,750 words): 50%
Take-home examination (3,750 words): 50%
or
Research assignment (7,500 words): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Marilyn Pittard

Workload requirements

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)