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Course Description
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Course Name
Employment Law
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Legal Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Substantial and successful prior study of law
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
The focus of this module is the legal framework surrounding the employment
relationship, in its formation, operation and termination. The statutory and common law
context of employment, including EU aspects, is considered, along with the now
extensive law on discrimination.The main features of the module are the contract of employment, remedies for
termination including unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and redundancy, and equality
law. The module is designed for students who are interested in discovering the practical
problems concerning law at work in a modern flexible labour market. Employment law is
of practical significance for all persons involved in the world of work.Topics covered include:
Autumn Semester:
? Termination of Employment
? Defining the Employment Relationship
? Continuity of Employment
? Formation and Variation of the Contract of Employment
? Incorporation of Collective Agreements
? Implied Terms in the Employment Contract
? General Principles of Termination
? Wrongful Dismissal
? Statutory Employment Protection
? Unfair DismissalSpring Semester:
? To be confirmedTeaching: Weekly 2-hour lectures and fortnightly seminars
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? Exam (50%)
? Coursework (50%): The coursework consists of a choice of either an essay based
or problem based question. The essay requires research of law and policy
relating to a specific legal issue. The problem question takes the form of an
exercise requiring research on a set of facts that give rise to a legal problem and
advice on the issues raised.
STUDY OPTION 2: Alternative assessment (tbc)
STUDY OPTION 3: Individual AssignmentStudy Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
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Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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