Module Descriptors
THE LAW RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
LAWS60834
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
2-hour pre-seen examination with one compulsory problem question (part A - 50%) and a choice of 2 out of 4 essay questions (Part B - each 25%) assessing learning outcomes 1 - 5. (100%).
To pass this module, students must achieve a mark of at least 40%.
To pass this module, students must achieve a mark of at least 40%.
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the causes of inequality and the ways in which EC and UK law address discrimination at work. The emphasis is placed on the study of the law and codes of practice in relation to:
- Direct and indirect discrimination
- Equal pay
- Gender discrimination
- Race and religious discrimination
- Sexual orientation and marital status
- Disability discrimination
- Ageism
The module also draws on elements of the Semester 1 module Contract of Employment.
- Direct and indirect discrimination
- Equal pay
- Gender discrimination
- Race and religious discrimination
- Sexual orientation and marital status
- Disability discrimination
- Ageism
The module also draws on elements of the Semester 1 module Contract of Employment.
Module Learning Strategies
The emphasis is on group sessions and independent learning with the several topics being supplemented by study plans. Small group sessions provide the student with a forum to discuss and analyse the law and issues relating to discrimination. The emphasis in these sessions is on student interaction.
Whole group sessions (22 hours). These provide an overview to each of the major areas; the major issues and case law are critically considered and students are given a clear steer concerning areas of independent research in the study plans.
Small group sessions (5 hours). These provide the student with a forum to discuss and anlayse the law and critically examine the contextual issues relating to discrimination. The analysis in these sessions is on student interaction.
Independent Study (123 hours) This takes the form of directed study through detailed study plans and research towards the tutorial sessions. Students are expected to produce detailed notes which will inform their group sessions and assessment. Students are directed to undertake detailed independent research. Students are expected to use this time to reflect on their learning.
Whole group sessions (22 hours). These provide an overview to each of the major areas; the major issues and case law are critically considered and students are given a clear steer concerning areas of independent research in the study plans.
Small group sessions (5 hours). These provide the student with a forum to discuss and anlayse the law and critically examine the contextual issues relating to discrimination. The analysis in these sessions is on student interaction.
Independent Study (123 hours) This takes the form of directed study through detailed study plans and research towards the tutorial sessions. Students are expected to produce detailed notes which will inform their group sessions and assessment. Students are directed to undertake detailed independent research. Students are expected to use this time to reflect on their learning.
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guides
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Specialist software: Westlaw, LEXIS
Module Study Guides
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Specialist software: Westlaw, LEXIS
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students who have not passed either BLL50117-2 or BLL50072-2 will need to have studied BLL50128-3 or BLL50073-3
Module Texts
Recommended Text:
Connolly M, (2006), Discrimination Law, 1st Edition, Thompson, Sweet & Maxwell
Additional Suggested Reading:
Sargeant M and Lewis D, (2006), Discrimination Law, 3rd Edition, Pearson Longman
Selwyn N M, (2006), Selwyn's Law of Employment, 14th Edition, Oxford University Press
Bell A C, (2006), Employment Law, 2nd Edition, Thompson, Sweet & Maxwell
Painter R W & Holmes A, (2004), Cases and Materials on Employment Law, 5th Edition, Blackstone Press
Connolly M, (2006), Discrimination Law, 1st Edition, Thompson, Sweet & Maxwell
Additional Suggested Reading:
Sargeant M and Lewis D, (2006), Discrimination Law, 3rd Edition, Pearson Longman
Selwyn N M, (2006), Selwyn's Law of Employment, 14th Edition, Oxford University Press
Bell A C, (2006), Employment Law, 2nd Edition, Thompson, Sweet & Maxwell
Painter R W & Holmes A, (2004), Cases and Materials on Employment Law, 5th Edition, Blackstone Press