Course overview
This course introduces the practice of Employment and Industrial Relations law in South Australia and aims to provide an introduction to: the fundamentals of employment law; implied terms, National Employment Standards, Awards and Agreements; the different jurisdictions in which employment claims may be litigated, including the Fair Work Commission, the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court, the Workers Compensation Tribunal, the Equal Opportunity Commission, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the State and federal civil courts. common law and statutory remedies for recovery of employment entitlements; remedies for termination of employment, including unfair dismissal claims and general protections disputes; workers compensation claims including the processes for commencing a claim and disputing decisions; and discrimination in employment. The course is offered in partnership with South Australian practitioners and agencies.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply appropriate knowledge to employment and industrial relations case studies.
- Determine appropriate course of action to achieve desired objectives.
- Collaboratively and individually research, analyse and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources.
- Assess client requirements and propose coherent feasible solutions.
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate within a diverse group of people.
- Reflect on their abilities to effectively work within the Law.