| Module Title |
Employment Law |
| Module Code |
LAW1021 (ITS: LG307) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Law & Government |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to acquaint students with the function of employment law and labour law in the context of both the individual and collective labour relationship.
The module will explain the basic common law principles of employment law and labour law and teach and assess both Irish and EU legisative evelopments and their impact on the employment relationship.
The module will address the key social, political and cultural policy arguments that underlie developments in employment law.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse the functions of employment law and labour law.
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the important legal principles that underline the employment relationship by reference to relevant case law and legislation.
3. Solve legal problems with reference to case law and legislation.
4. Assess the influence of competing critical perspectives on employment law.
5. Appraise the role of the European Community in employment law and labour law.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 24 | Research and write up | | Independent Study | 50 | Reading for lectures | | Independent Study | 24 | Exam revision | | Online activity | 3 | Discussion of issues arising from research |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10888 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 50% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Brenda Daly | Module Teacher | |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12270 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Brenda Daly | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Written assignment | 50% | n/a | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 50% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
n/a
Activities
Students will be expected (via the guidelines, links and suggested readings) to read case law and legislation, academic articles and core texts; participate in class discussions and keep abreast of ongoing developments in this area of law.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Daly, B. and Doherty, M.: 2010, Principles of Irish Employment Law, Clarus Press, Dublin,
- Murphy, A. & Regan, M.: 2017, Employment Law, 2nd, Bloomsbury Professional, Dublin,
- Meenan, F.: 2023, Employment Law, 2nd, Round Hall, Dublin, 9780414061743
- Cox, N., Corbett, V. & Connaughton, M.: 2022, Employment Law in Ireland, 2nd, 9781911611776
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- 1: Journal, Irish Employment Law Journal,
- 422385: 1, Journal, Industrial Law Journal,
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