Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
7409LAWLP-JAN-MTP
Aims
1. To provide students with the substantive knowledge and practical application in the foundation and operation of contracts of employment, employment protection rights, discrimination issues and commercial realities from both an employee’s and employer’s perspective. 2. To develop analytical and research skills relevant to employment transactions together with problem solving techniques. 3. To build on and transfer acquired skills of negotiation, research, writing, drafting and advocacy in the context of Employment Law.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate the ability to identify facts and relevant legal issues relating to individual employment contracts
2.
Demonstrate the ability to draft documents of employment to achieve client goals
3.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret legislation and case law relevant to the employment relationship
4.
Demonstrate the ability to utilise analytical, research and problem solving skills in the provision of employment advice to clients
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
1. Employment status 2. Implied and express terms of the employment contract 3. Breach of contract/wrongful dismissal 4. Unfair dismissal 5. Employment tribunal procedure 6. Discrimination 7. Redundancy 8. Transfer of undertakings
1. Employment status 2. Implied and express terms of the employment contract 3. Breach of contract/wrongful dismissal 4. Unfair dismissal 5. Employment tribunal procedure 6. Discrimination 7. Redundancy 8. Transfer of undertakings
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of employment contracts, employment protection rights, discrimination matters, and the commercial aspects of employment, considering both the employee and employer viewpoints. It also focuses on enhancing students' analytical and research capabilities, with a specific emphasis on employment-related transactions and problem-solving techniques. Moreover, the module extends the application of negotiation, research, writing, drafting, and advocacy skills within the realm of Employment Law.
This module aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of employment contracts, employment protection rights, discrimination matters, and the commercial aspects of employment, considering both the employee and employer viewpoints. It also focuses on enhancing students' analytical and research capabilities, with a specific emphasis on employment-related transactions and problem-solving techniques. Moreover, the module extends the application of negotiation, research, writing, drafting, and advocacy skills within the realm of Employment Law.
Additional Information:
This is an elective on the LPC as dictated by the relevant professional bodies.
This is an elective on the LPC as dictated by the relevant professional bodies.