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The law of employment

You will debate the contested issues in Employment Law in the lead up to the federal election.

  • Develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the relationship between the common law, statute law, awards and agreements.
  • Identify a wide range of legal issues affecting the employment relationship, with a focus on the contract of employment.
  • Illustrate the practical implications of employment law by identifying emerging issues in the media, the workplace and the case law.
  • Apply the legal principles from relevant cases to hypothetical scenarios.
  • Evaluate the principles underlying employment laws and assess the law's impact on the employment relationship.
employment law

Assessment

BTX5060

  • Research paper (4000 words) 40%
  • Take home exam 60%
 

BTX9060

  • Assignment (2500 words) 30%
  • Take home exam 70%
 

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Unit leader

Carolyn Sutherland
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