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LAWS5007 – Employment and Labour Law
2025 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Tim Grellman
Tim Grellman
Max Barnett
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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
This unit explores the rights and duties of individual employers and employees. It begins by examining the common law doctrines and then expands to consider the legislative framework. Current employment law issues and their significance are also examined. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
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
- Submission All written assessments submitted electronically must be submitted through the link provided in iLearn.
- Plagiarism Detection: This unit will utilise Turnitin plagiarism detection software. Students should carefully check that they submit the correct file for an assessment, as re-submissions will not be accepted after the due date and time, including instances where students upload an incorrect file in error.
- Feedback: The design, moderation and feedback of all assessments is in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Procedure (link provided under ‘Policies and Procedures’ below).
- Late Submission Policy: A maximum penalty of five (5) percentage points of the total possible marks will be applied per day to late submissions, for up to a maximum of seven calendar days. Tasks that have not been submitted within the maximum number of additional late days will receive a mark of zero. This provision does not apply to online exams or other assessment with a time limit of less than 24 hours. Penalties for late submission will be applied consistently and equitably to all students enrolled in the unit.
- Special Consideration Where short-term, serious and unavoidable circumstances have affected their ability to submit an assessment task, a student must submit a formal application for Special Consideration as per the Special Consideration Policy. Students should not request an informal arrangement from their tutor, lecturer or Unit Convenor. Where an application for Special Consideration is approved, and the outcome is an extension to the due date of a task, submissions that are received after the new due date will be subject to late penalties that are calculated from the new due date. This only applies where the outcome is an extension to the due date – see the Special Consideration Policy for a schedule of all possible outcomes.
- Students should submit applications for Special Consideration electronically via the Service Connect portal, along with the supporting documentation. Before submitting their applications, students should refer to the Special Consideration Policy (link provided under ‘Policies and Procedures’ below).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Assessment | 40% | No | 18/11/2025 |
| Professional Skills | 20% | No | Ongoing |
| Professional Writing Task | 40% | No | 12/09/2025 |
Final Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 18/11/2025
Weighting: 40%
A final assessment 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.
Professional Skills
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Students will engage in classroom activities including mooting, presentations or demonstrations, structured discussion and problem solving, doctrinal analysis, simulated client consultations, and collaborative legal research. Through these activities students will develop skills in oral advocacy, legal analysis, critical reasoning, teamwork and team leadership, and/or strategic problem-solving. These activities are designed to strengthen students' ability to communicate legal concepts verbally and engage professionally within a supportive learning environment.
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.
Professional Writing Task
Assessment Type 1: Professional writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 28 hours
Due: 12/09/2025
Weighting: 40%
A professional writing task focusing on a current employment law issue or case.
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
Compulsory Text
Lectures
The 12 weekly lectures will be delivered by Tim Grellman and the recordings will be made available online weekly. Lectures start in week 1.
Tutorials
Professional Skills will be assessed in tutorials. Tutorials start in Week 2.
Online Content
Online content can be accessed on iLearn. Personal computer and Internet access are required.
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
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution 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.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
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Academic Success
Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2025.02 of the Handbook