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The World of Work - GENL2015
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Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  Faculty of Law
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
 
  

Description

The World of Work is relevant to all students, and will cover many legal and practical aspects of employment relationships. It will draw on students’ own workplace experiences, using case law, hypotheticals, and media reports to ensure the content is relevant and engaging. Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and will be encouraged to raise topics of particular interest to them. The course may include topics such as: Can the boss tell you what to do outside work hours? Can you be sacked for swearing? Can an employer advertise for “buxom blonds only“? Can your pay be docked for careless behaviour? Can you refuse to work on a public holiday?

Recommended Prior Knowledge

None

Course Objectives

To broaden students’ understanding of the world of work.
To engage students with relevant, important and current topics with which all students will be involved now or in the future.
To assist students to prepare for the workforce.

Maint Topics

Australian employment law is made up of common law, legislation, awards, industrial instruments, work place policies and practices, and more. In this course we will look at all these sources of employment law as it relates to individual workers in Australia. We will use current media and student experiences to ensure the course remains relevant and engaging.

Assessment

This course will be taught in an interactive mode, with students encouraged to reflect on their own experiences in the workplace and to prepare for and participate in classes.

Class participation 15%
Reflective learning journal 25%
Essay or exam 60%

Course Texts

Prescribed

Study Kit to be purchased via UNSW Bookshop.

Resources

Refer to Course Outline provided by lecturer at the beginning of session.

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