Module Descriptors
EMPLOYMENT ADVICE I
ADVI40020
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
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
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
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the `Course Information', `Course Documents' `Communication' and `Assignments' sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE) and the assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.
This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE
The VLE will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The `Course Information' section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The `Course Documents' section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module. Within the communication section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the `Course Information', `Course Documents' `Communication' and `Assignments' sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE) and the assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.
This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE
The VLE will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The `Course Information' section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The `Course Documents' section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module. Within the communication section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.
Module Resources
- Computer with capacity for Internet access
- Key texts
- Key texts
Module Additional Assessment Details
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.
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.
Module Texts
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
Lockton D. [Latest edition] Employment Law Palgrave Macmillan
Upex, Benny and Hardy [Latest edition] Employment Law Palgrave Macmillan