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Module Title	Labour Law
Module Code	HR5112
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Daryl D'Art	Office Number	Q243
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	12 two hour weekly lectures
Assignment Completion	25	Essay on a specific piece of legislation
Independent Study	76	private study
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Donovan, D.: 2006, Employment Law, Thomson / RoundHall,
Faulkner, M: 2007, Essentials of Irish Labour Law, Gill & Macmillan,
McCann, A.: 2009, Know Your Rights: A Simple Guide to Social and Civic Entitlements in Ireland, Blackhall Publishers,
Teague, P & Thomas, D.: 2008, Employment Dispute Resolution and Standard Setting in the Republic Ireland, Oak Tree Press,

Other Resources

1769, Lecture Handouts, J-k Barrett, 0, Class Materials,

Programme or List of Programmes

GDHRM	Grad Dip in Human Resource Management
MHRM	MSc in Human Resource Management

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