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LAWS5007 – Employment and Labour Law
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Erin Lynch
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp in LAW or LAWS units
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The course will explore the way law governs the labour market. The course begins by exploring the nature of wage-labour in a market economy. Then the common law doctrines that categorize the employment relationship will be examined. The course then fans out to examine major topics that highlight the interplay between labour law and the social structure. The constitutional framework of labour law is surveyed. The extant workplace relations system is also examined. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Describe and evaluate the key concepts of the law governing the labour market.
- ULO2: Describe and evaluate the evolution of the constitutional framework of labour law.
- ULO3: Evaluate the impact of theoretical modes of thinking in the field of labour law.
- ULO4: Describe and evaluate the role of wage labour in a market economy.
General Assessment Information
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved,
(a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and
(b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.
If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Learning Skills Unit for academic skills support.
Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
| Take-home Examination | 50% | No | 22:00 11/11/2021 |
| Essay | 40% | No | 17:00 10/09/2021 |
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Students will engage in an in-class discussion about the key ideas and themes in each of the set readings.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate the key concepts of the law governing the labour market.
- Describe and evaluate the evolution of the constitutional framework of labour law.
- Evaluate the impact of theoretical modes of thinking in the field of labour law.
- Describe and evaluate the role of wage labour in a market economy.
Take-home Examination
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 22:00 11/11/2021
Weighting: 50%
A time limited take home exam requiring students to exhibit knowledge of key concepts covered in the course.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate the key concepts of the law governing the labour market.
- Describe and evaluate the evolution of the constitutional framework of labour law.
- Evaluate the impact of theoretical modes of thinking in the field of labour law.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 17:00 10/09/2021
Weighting: 40%
Students are required to write a reflective piece on a set topic requiring the exhibition of critical analysis.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of theoretical modes of thinking in the field of labour law.
- Describe and evaluate the role of wage labour in a market economy.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
- There will be a one hour lecture and one hour tutorial each week.
- Lectures will commence in Week 1.
- Tutorials will commence in Week 2 (based on Week 1 topic).
- Lectures will end in Week 12.
- Tutorials will end in Week 13.
Unit Schedule
Unit Schedule
- Introduction; Sources of Employment Law
- The Employment Relationship
- The Employment Contract: Formation & Content
- Employee Duties
- Employer and Mutual Duties
- Termination of the Employment Contract (incl Dismissal at Common Law)
- Remedies for Breach of the Employment Contract
- Statutory Regulation of Employment
- Unfair Dismissal Legislation
- Industrial Action: Statutory Protections and Sanctions
- Freedom of Association and Trade Union Regulation
- Re-cap
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
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Results
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook