Employment law

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.