The aim of this module is to develop a basic understanding of Employment Law.

The module will cover the following areas in outline in line with the CLS Quality Mark Standard for Generalist Help:
- Identifying a client's employment status
- Statutory and Contractual Employment Rights - written particulars; equal pay; maternity and paternity rights; deductions from wages; sick pay;
National Minimum Wage; holiday entitlements; working hours; health and safety; trade union rights; the right not to be discriminated against (race,
sex, disability)
- Rights on losing a job- statutory notice of dismissal; written statement of reasons for dismissal; wrongful dismissal; unfair dismissal (including
constructive dismissal); redundancy; dismissals related to a transfer of undertaking
- Enforcing rights while employed- express terms; implied terms; collective agreements; custom and practice; variation of terms; breach
- Enforcing rights at the end of employment- the roles of ACAS, EOC, CRE (or body that will replace these organisations); and the jurisdiction and
remedies available from the Employment Tribunal and County Court
- A summary of relevant benefits, including for those who find themselves unemployed

1. An assessed seminar (30%) contributes to learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 (500 words)

2. One case study/problem based question (carrying 70% of aggregate marks) contributes to learning outcomes 1-5 (maximum 1500 words)

In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum grade point 2 in each assessment component and an average grade point 4 overall.

The delivery of this module is by a blend of guided online and independent study supplemented by face-to-face tutorial sessions.

Contact Hours (12) There will be 12 hours of face to face group tutorial sessions during the course of the module.

Independent Study (138) This will include:
Engaging with study materials in Blackboard: reading course materials, carrying out short tasks and exercises (these may be self-assessed or submitted to the module tutor by email), joining in discussion forums, following links to websites, Independent reading and research , Preparation for tutorial sessions, Preparation and completion of the assignment

Lewis T. [Latest edition] Employment Law and adviser's handbook Legal Action Group
Lockton D. [Latest edition] Employment Law Palgrave Macmillan
Upex, Benny and Hardy [Latest edition] Employment Law Palgrave Macmillan

A computer with internet access

Access to Blackboard
Access to Blackboard study skills material (SHWstudyskills)