Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

6508LAWBHO-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. Understand the various sources of employment law
2. Develop an understanding of fundamental legal principles governing the employment relationship.
3. Appreciate and critically assess contemporary issues surrounding employment law.
4. Evaluate how political, social and economic issues influence employment law.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
• Introduction to the employment relationship
• The Employment Contract (Express and implied terms)
• The requirement for a dismissal to have occurred
• Dismissal under statute and common law
• Redundancy
• Equality/Discrimination (including sexual harassment, victimisation and equal pay)
Additional Information:
This module explores the rights and obligations that arise from employment relationships. It also examines the influence of social, political and economic issues in employment law.

Assessments

Essay