Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of European Employment Law. The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and critical appreciation of, the current trends and characteristics of the subject area in this complex and evolving area of law. The module will explain the development of European Employment Law and its influence on employment rights and labour law. The module will address the key social, political and economic policy arguments that have an impact on the development of European employment law. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the role of the European Union in employment law and labour law. 2. Analyse the social, political and economic context within Europe and how it has affected the development of European employment law. 3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the important legal principles that underline employment law by reference to relevant legislation and case law. 4. Assess the influence of competing critical perspectives on employment law. 5. Critically analyse problem scenarios with reference to legislation, case law and academic literature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative content• Evolution of EU Employment Law Founding Treaties; the Lisbon Treaty; EU 2020; the Charter of Fundamental Rights • Free Movement of (Economically Active) Persons and the Limitations on Free Movement Cross-border workers; migrant workers • Equality Law Equal Pay; Equal Treatment; Positive Action; Race; Family Friendly Policies; Ageing in the Workplace; Equal Treatment in Respect of Social Security and Pensions • Health and Safety; Working Conditions; Working Time • Employee Rights on Restructuring Enterprises Transfers of Undertakings; Collective Redundancies; Employer's Insolvency - Employees' Rights & Employer’s obligations • Collective Labour Law Freedom of Association; Collective Bargaining, and Collective Action | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 14623, Journal, 0, European Labour Law Journal, 14624, Journal, 0, European Law Journal, 14625, Journal, 0, Common Market Law Review, 14626, Journal, 0, Industrial Law Journal, 14627, Journal, 0, European Journal of Social Security, 14628, Journal, 0, European Law Review, 14629, Journal, 0, European Public Law, 14630, Journal, 0, Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law, 14631, Journal, 0, Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal, 14632, Website, 0, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/browse/summaries.html, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||