The aim of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the laws and
regulations that apply to employment relationship in an Irish workplace. The
programme examines the duties of both employees and employers and provides
students with a broad understanding of employment law issues through the analysis
of existing legislation and case law.
Employment Law Course Content
1. Introduction: Source of employment law2. Legislative framework – Workplace relations commission3. Work status -analysing the employee and independent contractor4. Statutory implied terms – Organisation of Working Time Act 1997– Payment ofWages Act 1991-Terms of employment Information Act 19735. Family Leave: Maternity, Adoptive, Parental and Paternity leave entitlements6. Atypical Employment: elimination of discrimination and prevention of abuse(i) Part-Time work(ii) Fixed-Term work (iii) Agency work 7. Equality at Work – Discriminatory grounds. Direct and Indirect Discrimination. Burden of Proof. Harassment. Adverse treatment. Redress 8. Termination of Employment – Fair and Unfair dismissal -constructive dismissal, Redress. Redundancy 9. Privacy at Work: GDPR compliance; European Convention on Human Rights, Art. 8 and relevant case law
The module combines formal lectures, problem based learning, task based learning activities, group work, case
studies, to create a ‘student-centric’ learning experience.
In addition, video presentations, guest speakers and
contributors to the Irish Employment sector will be reviewed to illustrate key themes in the module.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |