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<p>Employment relationships take place within the broader context of the political, economic, legal and social environments. This unit focusses on these relationships by reference to the legal and regulatory environment in which they take place. The unit highlights the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. Hence, contemporary employment practices, including the ‘gig economy’ are considered by reference to the underpinning law of employment. The regulatory environment is explained by reference to the relevant Federal and State legislation alongside common law principles. While the legislative coverage is squarely on the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), other statutes dealing with employment are considered, inclusive of anti-discrimination legislation. In addition, State legislation remains tangentially covered in areas of workplace injury involving occupational health and safety laws. The common law that underpins employment relationships both in the context of common law duties and contracts are reviewed. In addition, the common law related to negligence and vicarious liability are explored in the context of liability arising from injury from employment. As employment remains predicated upon agreement, the common law contract is explored insofar as the outcomes it offers as a legal basis of rights. This discussion of contract law leads to other related contract discussions pertaining to unfair contractual terms, unfair employment practices and the termination of employment. Lastly, in the context of termination of employment, unfair and unlawful termination feature after a discussion of reasonable notice and summary dismissal.</p>
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<p>The regulation of employment, workplace rights and obligations liability in employment, optimising human resources</p>
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<p>Employment relationships take place within the broader context of the political, economic, legal and social environments. This unit focusses on these relationships by reference to the legal and regulatory environment in which they take place. The unit highlights the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. Hence, contemporary employment practices, including the ‘gig economy’ are considered by reference to the underpinning law of employment. The regulatory environment is explained by reference to the relevant Federal and State legislation alongside common law principles. While the legislative coverage is squarely on the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), other statutes dealing with employment are considered, inclusive of anti-discrimination legislation. In addition, State legislation remains tangentially covered in areas of workplace injury involving occupational health and safety laws. The common law that underpins employment relationships both in the context of common law duties and contracts are reviewed. In addition, the common law related to negligence and vicarious liability are explored in the context of liability arising from injury from employment. As employment remains predicated upon agreement, the common law contract is explored insofar as the outcomes it offers as a legal basis of rights. This discussion of contract law leads to other related contract discussions pertaining to unfair contractual terms, unfair employment practices and the termination of employment. Lastly, in the context of termination of employment, unfair and unlawful termination feature after a discussion of reasonable notice and summary dismissal.</p>
Unit content
<p>The regulation of employment, workplace rights and obligations liability in employment, optimising human resources</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhrm3706">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed BUMGT3107</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the substantive law relevant to employment relationships</p>
K2
<p>Identify the key features of employment contracts</p>
K3
<p>Interpret relevant substantive law to identify the rights and obligations of employers and employees</p>
K4
<p>Be able to draw linkages between legal obligations and ethics</p>
S1
<p>Critique employment law scenarios to identify legal issues</p>
S2
<p>Describe and justify the role of the law in employment contexts</p>
S3
<p>Examine, analyse and problem solve legal issues in employment.</p>
A1
<p>Apply critical thinking to identify legal issues.</p>
A2
<p>Interpret and apply the law to resolve legal issues</p>
A3
<p>Recognise the importance of ethics in managing people as a resource</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Written Case Study</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, S2
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<p>Individual Written Assignment</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Final Test/Final Unit Assessment</p>
<p>Final Summative Assessment</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K4, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhrm3706">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: BUHRM3706 - U2.3