The subject is delivered in lecture and tutorial mode. The subject is 3 hours face-to-face teaching per week consisting of 1 X 2 hour lecture and 1 X 1 hour tutorial.

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au It is advisable that students check the timetable web site immediately before scheduled classes because last minute changes to lecture and tutorial venue may be subject to change.

Technology used in the subject require students to use iLearn, power point, word processing and other relevant computer skills. Students will be required to access the case study question and submit their answer online. Further details about submission is discussed on iLearn and in lectures. Students must know their tutors name in order to submit the case study answer.

Students are required to attend and participate in lecture and tutorials. In order to satisfy the learning objectives of this subject students must attend at least 80% of tutorial classes, failure to satisfy the suject's criteria may result in reduced marks or fail result.

The following outlines the expectations and processes relating to the subject assessment criteria:

Quiz 1 - this is an in-tutorial class quiz, closed book and there is no supplementary available

Take Home Case Study - must be returned on the time and date set out in the unit outline. Late submissions will be subject to a 10% mark reduction for everyday that the assignment is late. For adverse circumstances such as sickness and misadventure, students are required to contact their tutor and formally submit a 'special consideration' form with supporting documentation. There is no supplementary or alternative re-submission options for this piece of assessment

Quiz 2 - this is an in-tutorial class quiz, closed book it is expected that students will organise themselves to attend this quiz - there is no supplementary available. Normal 'sepcial consideration' form with supporting documentation is required if there are adverse circumstances that prevent a student from attending a tutorial class in order to sit this quiz.

Formal examination - this is an open book exam. Please see University Examination formal requirements for this piece of assessment. Note that student absence for travel purposes may not be considered under the rules as a criteria for granting supplementary or alternative examination. If a student misses the formal exam he or she must contact the relevant body preferrably before the scheduled exam.

There have been no changes since the last offering of this unit. 

• This subject is 3 hours face-to-face teaching per week consisting of 1 X 2 hour lecture and 1 X 1 hour tutorial
• The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au Students are avised to check lecture and tutorial location prior to start of semester, as class locations are sometimes subject to changes.

Staff Consultation Hours:

Julie Zetler - Monday 1-2pm or Tuesday 5-6pm in E4A room 528, or by arranged appointment - julie.zetler@mq.edu.au telephone 9850 7994

Christine Sinclair - Monday 11-12md in E4B room 104, or by arranged appointment christine.sinclair@mq.edu.au

Ben Connors - Tuesday 2-3pm in E4B room 104, or by arranged appointment ben.connors@mq.edu.au

Robin Woellner - Tuesday 7-8pm in E4B room 104, or by arranged appointment robin.woellner@mq.edu.au

This unit uses research by Julie Zetler:

 Julie Zetler, Rodney Bonello, Essential Law, Ethics and Professional Issues in CAM (2011, Federation Press.)

 Julie Zetler, ‘Legal and Ethical Impact of Electronic Health Records on Privacy and Confidentiality’ (Doctorate, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, 2014)

 Julie Zetler, Verity Greenwood, ‘Lost in Space: Impact of Sessional and Contract Employment on Academia’ (February, 2010) East Asian Law Conference, Hong Kong.

 Julie Zetler, Verity Greenwood, ‘Trapped in a Time Warp: Managing the Effects of Academic Workplace Changes’ (July, 2010) Australiasian Law Teachers Association (ALTA), Auckland New Zealand.  Professor Robin Woellner, Professor Stephen Graw, Julie Zetler, ‘Attitudes of University Taxation Studies to Ethical Issues (2009-2011) Research Project.

 Professor Robin Woellner, Julie Zetler, “Telemedicine and the Law-Some Emerging Issues in Australia” 2012, journal submission.

Robin Woellner, Julie Zetler, "Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged - The Trials of a Model Litigant" Journal of the Australian Law Teachers Association (December 2013).

 Julie Zetler,”Baby Light my Fire: From Flirting to Predator: Misbehaving in the Workplace” (December 2010) Department of Business Seminar Paper, Faculty of Business and Economics.

This unit uses research from the following journals:

 Journal of Business Law

 Journal of Labour Law

 Journal of Human Resources

This unit gives you practice in applying research findings in your assignments

This unit gives you opportunities to conduct your own research.