This unit critically examines aspects of employment and industrial law required for highly skilled professional practice in the vocational aspects of HR management and workplace relations. Students will respond to authentic problems, proficiently implementing and adapting the skills necessary to propose optimal solutions to legal problems which may arise in contemporary and emerging workplaces. Critical and creative thinking will inform strategizing techniques and the ability to substantiate or validate innovative resolutions to challenges which may arise in the course of the employment relationship. The unit explores the four main sources of rights and obligations impacting on work arrangements, namely: legislation, industrial instruments, the contract of employment and workplace policies. Key topics include implied duties under the contract of employment; safety net entitlements, collective bargaining, termination of employment; work health and safety; and equal opportunity laws.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.