Abstract
This subject introduces students to the historical, constitutional and theoretical underpinnings of the current industrial/employment relations environment in Australia and its associated legal frameworks. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the social, economic and political issues that impact on policy and legislative change and how these are … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The evolution of Australian employment relationsEmployment regulation in Australia: sources of employment law, Regulatory bodies and their stakeholdersEmployment relationships, employment contracts and enforceable employment conditionsMinimum employment standards and the modern awardsEnterprise bargaining and industrial actionGrievances, dispute and enforcementUnfair dismissal, wrongful termination, processes and remediesWorkplace health and safetyDiscrimination, victimisationWhistleblower protectionThe future … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to analyse and evaluate the historical, constitutional and theoretical underpinnings of industrial relations and associated legal frameworks in Australia;
2.
be able to synthesise issues related to workplace relations, policies, industrial relations parties, and aspects of Australian employment law including modern awards, fair work, work health and safety, workers' compensation and rehabilitation schemes, anti-discrimination and other legislative requirements;
3.
be able to evaluate workplace-related scenarios/cases by identifying the relevant issue(s), stating the relevant principles, discussing how these relate to the legal or policy issue(s), and suggesting potential remedies;
4.
be able to review, evaluate and employ negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy skills relevant to industrial relations policy and practice; and
5.
be able to apply the legislative provisions and communicate information to ethically resolve issues related to policy, practices and/or risk to a range of stakeholders using a variety of mediums.
Enrolment restrictions
Postgraduate students only