Module Descriptors
EMPLOYMENT ADVICE 1
XSWK40083
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Texts
Duddington, J, Employment Law (Pearson Education/Longman) (2003, or later edition);
or
Painter, R.W. and Puttick, K., (with Holmes, A.E.M.) Employment Right (2004 Edition, London: Pluto Press)
Reference may also be made to the following texts on specific aspects of the subject:
McColgan, A Discrimination Law: Text and Materials (Oxford: Hart Publishing) (discrimination)
Child Poverty Action Group's Welfare Benefits & Tax Credits Handbook 2004/5 (or later editions) (on in-work welfare and support)
or
Painter, R.W. and Puttick, K., (with Holmes, A.E.M.) Employment Right (2004 Edition, London: Pluto Press)
Reference may also be made to the following texts on specific aspects of the subject:
McColgan, A Discrimination Law: Text and Materials (Oxford: Hart Publishing) (discrimination)
Child Poverty Action Group's Welfare Benefits & Tax Credits Handbook 2004/5 (or later editions) (on in-work welfare and support)
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. An assessed seminar (30%) contributes to learning outcomes 2,3 and 4 (Maximum 500 words)
2. One case study/problem based question (carrying 70% of aggregate marks) contributes to learning outcomes 1-5 ( Maximum 2000 words)
Students must pass both elements of assessment in order to pass this module.
2. One case study/problem based question (carrying 70% of aggregate marks) contributes to learning outcomes 1-5 ( Maximum 2000 words)
Students must pass both elements of assessment in order to pass this module.
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:
1 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)
2 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
3 Enforcing rights while employed- express terms; implied terms; collective agreements; custom and practice; variation of terms; breach
4 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
6 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:
1 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)
2 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
3 Enforcing rights while employed- express terms; implied terms; collective agreements; custom and practice; variation of terms; breach
4 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
6 A summary of relevant benefits, including for those who find themselves unemployed
Module Resources
- Computer with capacity for Internet access and a CD Rom drive
- Key texts
- Key texts
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this award is on a mix of independent as well as directed study. There is an opportunity to undertake a range of collaborative work with other participants on-line.
Contact Hours (40) on this module this 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 (110) 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 `Blackboard'.
Contact Hours (40) on this module this 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 (110) 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 `Blackboard'.