LAW5358 Current issues in workplace law
Faculty of Law
LAW5358 Current issues in workplace law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit will examine significant and contemporary issues in employment and labour relations law that arise in response to changes in legislation. Key court decisions, international developments, and government-, business- and union-driven approaches will be analysed. Comparative aspects, where relevant, will illuminate the issues selected, and areas of law reform will also be discussed. The unit has a contemporary nature and current issues will be the focus. The content of the unit may vary each time it is offered.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5358.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to the specific topics in contemporary issues in workplace law with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to current issues in workplace law and have a thorough understanding of the wider legal, economic, social, international and comparative dimensions associated with those topics
- 3
Conduct research in topics covered in Current Issues in Workplace Law based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to Current Issues in Workplace Law
Workload and teaching
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)
Where it fits
LAW5358 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Marilyn Pittard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5358?
LAW5358 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5358 offered?
LAW5358 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Which majors and minors include LAW5358?
LAW5358 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Labour and employment law; and Public sector governance and regulation.