BTX3991 Employment law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTX3991 Employment law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
Understanding how work is regulated in Australia today is important to anyone aspiring to work in a business-related field. This unit introduces you to the legal rules, processes, institutions and actors that regulate employment in contemporary Australia. The unit has a practical focus, exploring the relevance and operation of legal rules through their application to common workplace issues and using real-world examples. The unit also engages with policy debates about the impact and adequacy of the legal rules. Topics covered include the contract of employment and other common work arrangements, minimum standards under the Fair Work Act 2009, collective bargaining and industrial action, workplace health and safety, and legal rules around fair treatment and non-discrimination at work.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written50%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand and critically engage with key policy debates concerning how work in its various forms should be regulated in contemporary Australia
- 2
navigate Australia's complex and dynamic system of employment regulation, including demonstrating an understanding of the different sources of employment law and the role and powers of key regulatory institutions
- 3
demonstrate a knowledge of key features of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) in relation to both individual and collective employment relations; and of anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety legislation
- 4
identify and apply the relevant legal rules to common workplace issues in order to form a view as to likely legal options and outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Learning resources
Required resources
Andrew Stewart, Stewart's Guide to Employment Law (7th Edition, The Federation Press, 2021)
Where it fits
BTX3991 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Dominique Allen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTX3991?
BTX3991 has no prerequisites.
When is BTX3991 offered?
In 2027, BTX3991 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTX3991?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTX3991 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BTX3991?
BTX3991 is part of Business law and Human resource management.