Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module aims to provide an overall knowledge and insight into the three main areas of labour law (trade union law, industrial relations law and employment law) and the corresponding legislation and judical decisions that underpin them. A second aim is to furnish an understanding and appreciation of key areas of importance in the everyday application of labour law in the workplace. Thirdly to equip students with a strong foundation in labour law so as to assist them in the crucial business of maintaining full legal compliance in the Irish workplace. Students are expected to attend lectures and contribute to class discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise the uses and implications of Irish legal materials including the constitution, statutory law, statutory instruments, along with International agreements in particular from European Union legislation (directives and regulations), codes of practice, case law and judicial precedents 2. Identify the importance of voluntarism as a dispute resolution mechanism of long standing importance and effectiveness in the workplace. 3. Evaluate the implications of current and intended legislation plus contemporary decisions of various adjudicating bodies on an organisation's personnel policies, practices and procedures that will have practical relevance in individual workplaces. 4. Acknowledge that labour law does not always present a straight forward ethical or humanitarian solution to workplace people problems. 5. Organise the personnel policies, practices and procedures of an organisation so as to be legally compliant at all times which sould be considered a normal responsible function of the managerial function. 6. Examine a piece of legislation in terms of its origin, aims, structures and effectiveness in daily operation including a view to workplace sustainability. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Introduction Definitions - trade union law, industrial relations law, employment law, Sources - constitution, statutory, European Union, codes of practice, case law and precedents, Collective v individual labour law, Voluntarism V legalism. Trade Union Law Creation and legality of trade unions and employers'associations (TU Acts 1871, 1941, 1971, 1975, Negotiating licences, Freedom of association and closed shops, Free collective bargaining and negotiations. Industrial Relations Law IR Acts 1946, 1969, 1990, 2001, 2004), Labour Court, Labour Relations Commission (rights commissioners, conciliation service, advisory service), JLCs and employment regulations orders, JICs, Registered agreements,, Conciliation, mediation and arbitration, Industrial conflict (strikes, go-slows, blacking, overtime bans). Employment Law Commencing employment, During employment, Termination of employment, Equality, Safety, health and welfare at work. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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