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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on employment and industrial laws in Australia. Students will be introduced to contemporary legal challenges faced by modern workplaces in Australia. This unit will provide a global understanding of the laws that are applicable in the workplace. It seeks to highlight the difficulties that may be faced by all parties involved in employment relationships. It seeks to bring to fore the complexity of determining the role of parties within employment relationships; the legal duties imposed by legislation; and it seeks to compare workplaces which are governed by State and Federal laws. This unit will provide a working knowledge on employment matters for students who intending to pursue this area of study and move into HR practices.
This unit may be offered in Summer School.
Students must have passed LAW1100 or LAW1116
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students will develop their communication skills by preparing responses to and participating in tutorial discussions of problem questions on employment law issues.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Group Project | 20% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
| Case Study | Problem Based Question Test | 15% |
| Test | Final Assessment | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Group Project | 20% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
| Case Study | Problem Based Question Test | 15% |
| Test | Final Assessment | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on employment and industrial laws in Australia. Students will be introduced to contemporary legal challenges faced by modern workplaces in Australia. This unit will provide a global understanding of the laws that are applicable in the workplace. It seeks to highlight the difficulties that may be faced by all parties involved in employment relationships. It seeks to bring to fore the complexity of determining the role of parties within employment relationships; the legal duties imposed by legislation; and it seeks to compare workplaces which are governed by State and Federal laws. This unit will provide a working knowledge on employment matters for students who intending to pursue this area of study and move into HR practices.
This unit may be offered in Summer School.
Students must have passed LAW1100 or LAW1116
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students will develop their communication skills by preparing responses to and participating in tutorial discussions of problem questions on employment law issues.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Group Project | 20% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
| Case Study | Problem Based Question Test | 15% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Group Project | 20% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
| Case Study | Problem Based Question Test | 15% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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