MLJ714 - Workplace Law and Policy
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in M729 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have passed MLJ701 and MLP702 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and asynchronous collaborative learning up to a maximum of 2 hours each week which includes lecture pre-recordings and 1 x 1 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week |
Content
This unit aims to equip students with the knowledge and ability to apply, critically evaluate and effectively communicate workplace law, and develop a deep appreciation of major policy issues and developments in the law.
Topics include: defining the employment relationship, rights and responsibilities under an employment contract, employment regulation under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - An Overview, statutory employment standards, freedom of association, industrial victimisation and industrial action, discrimination and sexual harassment, workplace health and safety, and termination and enforcing workplace rights.
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