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This module provides a comprehensive and in-depth study of the regulation of the employer-employee relationship. It considers the impact on the employer-employee relationship of domestic, European and international Law, including the European Convention on Human Rights. Topics covered include the institutions of employment law, nature and formation of the contract of employment, equality law, statutory employment protection rights, termination of employment and business restructuring, trade unions, and health and safety at work.

The role of lawyers in society is changing - lawyers are increasingly expected to be pro-active in the prediction and prevention of unethical as well as unlawful behaviour across all areas of society, including the public and private sectors. The delivery of the module will embed PRME principles including: developing graduates who care about social responsibility developing learning and teaching which enables graduates to become responsible managers and employers and developing graduates who will advise businesses and other stakeholders to explore mutually beneficial responses to social challenges. International aspects are addressed through treatment of relevant instruments emanating from bodies including the Council of Europe and International Labour Organisation.

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