2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS3915 Employment Law
20 creditsClass Size: 130
Module manager: Janet Feather-Moore
Email: J.Feather-Moore@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is mutually exclusive with
| LAW1030 | Contract Law |
| LAW2160 | Employment Law |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
.Objectives
This module explains the key elements of the employment relationship by reference to UK and EU law. Extensive use is made of primary legal sources such as statute law and case law so that legal problem solving techniques can be introduced. The module distinguishes different sources and categories of law and explains key legal concepts.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Explain key legal concepts and areas of employment law
- Conceptualise the broad scheme of the law in the areas covered by the course
- Locate and analyse key statutory provisions and case law
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Subject specific
- Analyse situations and identify the relevant employment law for the purposes of advising the employee/employer
- Apply the law and draw conclusions about the legal implications for management
Transferable
- Solve problems and communicate referenced decisions clearly in writing
Syllabus
The module is designed to provide an understanding of both individual and collective employment law; It is organised so that it follows the sequence of the employment relationship.
That is, after an introduction to the contract of employment and classification of the employment relationship it deals with recruitment and selection, with terms and conditions of employment and the statutory floor of employment protection rights and with questions of termination.
The module covers discrimination law including sex, race and disability discrimination and equal pay; It deals with the system of employment tribunals and with the law relating to trades unions. An important feature of the course is the integration of EU law throughout.
Indicative content:
- Introduction to contract of employment
- Employment relationship
- Individual and collective employment law
- Employment protection rights
- Decimation law
- Employment tribunals
- Trade Union law
- EU Law
No previous knowledge of the law is required for this module.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 168.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 199.00 | ||
Private study
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1,000 words | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 48 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Students will have to complete an online assessment at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period and will be time bound. The assessment will not take 48 hours to complete, but students will have a 48 hour time period in which to complete it. The resit for this module will be 100% by 3 hour examination.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 25/07/2024
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