Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop a theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of both the individual and collective aspects of employment law. The Australian workplace relations framework, employment status, formation of the employment contract and general terms, managing workplace behaviour, workplace bullying and harassment, employers' obligations, unfair dismissal, bargaining, industrial action, adverse action and unlawful termination.
Course learning outcomes
- Differentiate between the creation of different types of workplace relationships and the legal rights and obligations arising from those relationships.
- Identify how Australia's workplace relations framework creates a variety of rights and obligations in the workplace.
- Interpret and apply legal obligations surrounding termination of employment.
- Analyse the impact of employment obligations upon employers, including work health and safety, workers compensation, equality of opportunity/discrimination and adverse action legislation.
- Develop lawful and ethical recommendations for effective management strategies relating to aspects of employment law.
- Assess legal requirements to ensure lawful enterprise bargaining processes and lawful industrial action.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 4140
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 499
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