Core Module Information
Module title: Employment Law

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LAW08103
Module leader: Zhongdong Niu
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: You will need the learning equivalent of LAW07101 Scottish Legal System. Example of learning equivalent would be the study of structure of the courts and tribunal system; the application of judicial interpretation and precedent at SCQF Level 7

Description of module content:

European, statutory and common law rights: Employment courts and procedure; institutions of employment lawEuropean and international Human Rights in relation to employment law.The employment relationship: formation and sources of the contract of employment; specific and implied terms and the legal consequences of unilateral change.Contractual and statutory protection on dismissal; redundancy; transfer of undertakings and deficient wages.Unlawful discrimination and remedies.Equal pay; maternity pay and family friendly rights.Data Protection; confidential information and 'whistle-blowing'.Health and Safety law.Collective employment law; trade unions and industrial action.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop a critical awareness and understanding of a substantial range of major sources, concepts, values, principles and rules relating to individual and collective employment law.

LO2: Explore the likely impact of actual and proposed legislation on the policies and practices of an employer organisation.

LO3: Evaluate alternative approaches to the issue of diversity and labour management in the employment relationship and make recommendations appropriate to the needs of different organisations.

LO4: Express information, knowledge or an argument by using a variety of adversarial and non-adversarial skills.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, IN PERSON, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Zhongdong Niu
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 You will listen to your lecturer's presentations to gain an understanding of theories, concepts and principles of employment law and engage in discussions on key issues.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 You will develop an in-depth understanding of employment law and apply the law to various practical scenarios. You are expected to collaborate and communicate with other students in group discussions
Online Guided independent study 170 You will undertake independent research in a wide range of issues of employment law under the instructions of your lecturer and critically analyse and interpret the relevant literature
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 40 1~2~3 Week 7 , WORDS= 2000 You will conduct independent research in a set essay question, develop skills in summarising primary and secondary sources, engage in legal reasoning and present your findings.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours You will identify legal issues in exam questions, present relevant law and apply the law to question scenarios.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
LAW08103 - Employment Law