Module Details

Module Code: LEGS9002
Title: Professional Employment Law
Long Title: Professional Employment Law
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3800 - Law
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to provide the student with expert knowledge of current employment law issues. Throughout the module, attention is focused on topical and emerging judicial and legislative developments in the area, and on the practical effects of these developments on employment law.

The module promotes critical reflection on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development.

Students who wish to obtain a CIPD qualification cannot pass by compensation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically evaluate the core principles that underpin employment law as it applies in Ireland, from a common law, statutory and contractual perspective.
LO2 Analyse the relationship between the different sources of Irish employment law, the various fora in which employment disputes are adjudicated upon, together with the different remedies and procedures that apply.
LO3 Criticise emerging trends and developments in employment law.
LO4 Apply best practice to matters of employment law.
LO5 Apply research, critical analysis and problem-solving skills to resolve problems arising in employment law scenarios.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Employment Relationship
The Contract of Employment. Types. Terms. Duties of Employers and Employees. Atypical workers. Protective Legislation.
Employment Equality Law
EU and National Legislative Framework. Equal Treatment. Discrimination. Harassment. Sexual Harassment. Employers' Duties, Liability and Defences.
Termination of Employment
In-depth examination of Unfair Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Redundancy. Burden of Proof. Remedies. Defences. Significance of Fair Procedures.
Health & Safety
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Bullying and Workplace Stress. Employers Duties, Liability and Defences. Relevant Codes and Procedures.
Employment Dispute Resolution
Relevant Institutional Framework - background, aims, objectives, structure, functions, operation, usage, reform/evolution. Workplace Relations Reform 2015.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Advise on an employment law scenario; advice required with regard to preparation of an employment law claim, liability and potential settlement.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and Case Studies Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research and Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and Case Studies Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research, Work-Based Learning and Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brenda Daly, Michael Doherty. (2010), Principles of Irish Employment Law, Clarus Press, p.468, [ISBN: 9781905536313].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Maeve Regan (Editor). (2009), Employment Law, Bloomsbury Professional, [ISBN: 9781847661623].
  • Dr. Mary Redmond. (2007), Dismissal Law in Ireland, Second`. Bloomsbury Professional, [ISBN: 9781845922993].
  • Marguerite Bolger, Claire Bruton and Cliona Kimber. (2012), Employment Equality Law, Round Hall, [ISBN: 9781858005911].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_9 Master of Arts in Human Resource Management 1 Mandatory
CR_BHRMG_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management 1 Mandatory