The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to the framework of Irish, European Union and International Law as it applies to HRM and the workplace.
A clear understanding of the HRM legal framework and the interaction of the different parts of that framework is vital to the student of HRM and to those working in Human Resource Management.
Indicative syllabus
Module content:1. Introduction to Irish, European and International Law: Historical development of Irish, European Union and International Law.2. Sources of Law: Common Law; The Constitution; Legislation; Equity; Case law; The impact of EU and International law on HRM.3. Sources of Employment Law: As No. 2 above; Contracts and Staff Handbooks; Policies; Collective Agreements; Registered Employment Agreements; JLC Orders; Social Partnership; Custom & Practice; International Law.4. The Legislative Process: Making and reading legislation; Principles of interpretation; Concept of precedent.5 Court case analysis - Judicial Precedent in operation - Obiter dictum and Ratio Decedendi.6 The law of torts - including the elements of negligence and liability in the workplace.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |