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LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
6519YPCBSC-JAN-PAR
Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the purpose of employment regulation and its role in management decision making and to manage contemporary HR issues strategically and lawfully with particular regard to unfair dismissal law.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically assess the purpose of employment regulation and its role in management decision making.
2.
Manage contemporary HR issues strategically and lawfully with particular regard to unfair dismissal law.
3.
Manage contemporary HR issues strategically and lawfully with particular regard to discrimination law.
4.
Evaluate the contribution of employment law to organisational performance.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:UK employment courts and tribunals
EU impact on UK employment law
The contract of employment
Employment status
Discrimination Law
Unfair Dismissal Law
Handling Discipline and Grievance
Managing Conflict
Whistleblowing, Freedom of Information and Data Protection
The role of ACAS
The role of Unions
Transfer of Undertakings and managing change
Additional Information:This module forms part of the Managing People and Organisations pathway.