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<p>This course develops an understanding of the complex legal environment within which employer and employee relations occur. It is relevant to all students as it considers the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. It examines the political, economic, legal and social context within which the employment/contractor relationship is regulated and examines the law relating to: the relationship between Federal and State legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, common law contract principles (rights and obligations), job security and unfair employment practices as well as the regulation of occupational health and safety and discriminatory practices.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1.Introduction and overview of employment law in Australia</p>
<p>2.The employment contract </p>
<p>3.The statutory regulation of employment</p>
<p>4.Termination and discrimination in employment</p>
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<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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Overview
Unit description
<p>This course develops an understanding of the complex legal environment within which employer and employee relations occur. It is relevant to all students as it considers the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. It examines the political, economic, legal and social context within which the employment/contractor relationship is regulated and examines the law relating to: the relationship between Federal and State legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, common law contract principles (rights and obligations), job security and unfair employment practices as well as the regulation of occupational health and safety and discriminatory practices.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1.Introduction and overview of employment law in Australia</p> <p>2.The employment contract </p> <p>3.The statutory regulation of employment</p> <p>4.Termination and discrimination in employment</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091103 - Legal Studies
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bulaw2642">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of BL502, <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BULAW1502" target="_blank">BULAW1502</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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>
Learning Outcomes
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<p>Define the role of system of regulation of employment law in Australia and the current shift from a centralised system for determining wages and conditions to a decentralised system of enterprise bargaining</p>
K2
<p>Interpret the key features of the current workplace legislation</p>
K3
<p>Describe statutory controls over the contract of employment from, for example, industrial relations, health and safety and anti-discrimination legislation</p>
K4
<p>Critique recent and pending reforms and assess their likely implications </p>
K5
<p>Explain how an employment relationship is created, how rights and obligations are formed and the ways in which a contract of employment can be terminated </p>
S1
<p>Research using independent inquiry, and argue the solution using written and oral communication skills</p>
S2
<p>Examine employment law problems and develop problem solving skills </p>
S3
<p>Criticise employment law issues and determine what steps need to be taken to manage any legal risks </p>
S4
<p>Select and apply appropriate technology to assist in legal research</p>
S5
<p>Describe and justify the role and impact of law in relevant scenarios and contexts</p>
A1
<p>Apply analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills in scenario analysis </p>
A2
<p>Recognise the importance of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility in the business environment</p>
A3
<p>Transfer and apply knowledge and skills light of the international and domestic political and economic frameworks within which employment law operates</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Individual Assessment</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K3, K5, S5
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<p>Individual Assessment</p>
<p>Individual Essay or Report</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Individual Assessment</p>
<p>Test / Final Assessment</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S2, S3, S5, 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>
FedTASK
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
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.
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:
091103 - Legal Studies
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bulaw2642">View unit fees</a>
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