Module Descriptors
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR LAW
LAWS72006
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Md Jobair Alam
Email: mdjobair.alam@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours:
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo), PG Semester 1
Sites
- Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Assessment
- Coursework - Assignment 3500 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding and application of the key issues relating to International Labour Law. This would require an in-depth knowledge on the following:
1. Evolution of the ‘Master- Servant’ relationship.
A) Who is an employee?
B) Who is an independent contractor?
C) What are the tests followed by the Courts in assessing who the employer or employee is?
2.The International Labour Organization – its structure and functions
3. Core Conventions of the ILO – necessary to know the 8 core conventions (4 labour values) of the ILO, and what the Convention stipulates.
4. Application of the core Conventions in member states using three jurisdictions, namely, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and one other.
5. A comparative study of the above, analysing voids and identifying best practices.
1. Evolution of the ‘Master- Servant’ relationship.
A) Who is an employee?
B) Who is an independent contractor?
C) What are the tests followed by the Courts in assessing who the employer or employee is?
2.The International Labour Organization – its structure and functions
3. Core Conventions of the ILO – necessary to know the 8 core conventions (4 labour values) of the ILO, and what the Convention stipulates.
4. Application of the core Conventions in member states using three jurisdictions, namely, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and one other.
5. A comparative study of the above, analysing voids and identifying best practices.
Learning Strategies
This 15 credit module will be delivered through 9 interactive lectures and 3 seminars each of 2 hours duration.
Interactive Lectures
9 interactive lectures of 2 hour duration each for a total of 18 hours.
Guided Independent Study through Tutorials
At the end of each 2 hour lecture, students will be given a tutorial for guided independent study. The tutorial will be made available through the module VLE page and will contain pointers to relevant legal electronic databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, LawTel etc. Tutorial answers will be submitted through the VLE for feedback by module tutors. Each tutorial will involve 4 hours of guided independent study for a total of 36 hours of guided independent study.
Seminars and Unguided Independent Study
Three 2-hour seminars will be held on the 4th, 8th and 12th week for a total of 6 seminar hours. Seminar questions will be included in the module handbook. The seminars will be supported by research and personal study. Students will be expected to spend 10 hours of unguided independent study for each seminar for a total of 30 hours of unguided independent study.
Interactive Lectures
9 interactive lectures of 2 hour duration each for a total of 18 hours.
Guided Independent Study through Tutorials
At the end of each 2 hour lecture, students will be given a tutorial for guided independent study. The tutorial will be made available through the module VLE page and will contain pointers to relevant legal electronic databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, LawTel etc. Tutorial answers will be submitted through the VLE for feedback by module tutors. Each tutorial will involve 4 hours of guided independent study for a total of 36 hours of guided independent study.
Seminars and Unguided Independent Study
Three 2-hour seminars will be held on the 4th, 8th and 12th week for a total of 6 seminar hours. Seminar questions will be included in the module handbook. The seminars will be supported by research and personal study. Students will be expected to spend 10 hours of unguided independent study for each seminar for a total of 30 hours of unguided independent study.
Assessment Details
ASSIGNMENT (weighted at 100%) assessing learning outcomes 1-4.
(word limit 3,500 words)
(word limit 3,500 words)
Resources
Access to appropriate texts and material via the Moodle LMS
Texts
The Conventions of the International Labour Organization
Elizabeth A. Slade, Tolley's Employment Handbook (2013, Lexis Nexis)
Malcolm Sargeant and David Lewis, Employment Law (12th Edition,)
Tamara Lewis, Employment Law: An Adviser's Handbook (2013, Legal Action Group)
Elizabeth A. Slade, Tolley's Employment Handbook (2013, Lexis Nexis)
Malcolm Sargeant and David Lewis, Employment Law (12th Edition,)
Tamara Lewis, Employment Law: An Adviser's Handbook (2013, Legal Action Group)
Learning Outcomes
1.SHOW A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION, ITS ROLE AND INTERNATIONAL LABOUR STANDARDS
Knowledge & Understanding
2.CRITICALLY EVALUATE AND REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RATIFIED INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION CONVENTIONS
Analysis
Reflection
3. COMMUNICATE AND DISPLAY ORIGINALITY IN SOLVING PROBLEMS RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
Communication
Problem Solving
4. ENQUIRE INTO RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE TO ENHANCE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE SETTLEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
Enquiry
Learning
Knowledge & Understanding
2.CRITICALLY EVALUATE AND REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RATIFIED INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION CONVENTIONS
Analysis
Reflection
3. COMMUNICATE AND DISPLAY ORIGINALITY IN SOLVING PROBLEMS RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
Communication
Problem Solving
4. ENQUIRE INTO RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE TO ENHANCE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE SETTLEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
Enquiry
Learning