Specialist Employment Law
| Module title | Specialist Employment Law |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEM1067DAZ |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Mr David Chambers-White (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 50 |
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Module description
This module considers key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.
Module aims - intentions of the module
You will learn about the purpose of employment regulation and the way that it is enforced in practice. You will evaluate the aims and objectives and the role played by the tribunal and courts in enforcing employment law. You will explain the main principles of discrimination law, how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully as well as learning about redundancy law and changes in contracts. Finally, you will learn about managing issues relating to pay and working time in a lawful way and employment rights for flexible working.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Explain the purpose of employment regulation and the way it is enforced in practice.
- 2. Describe how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully
- 3. Explain how to manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Describe how to manage change and reorganisation lawfully.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Advise on application of policy, regulation, and law for HR issues.
- 6. Communicate information through appropriate channels to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required
Syllabus plan
Introduction to module including key terms and assessment criteria.
The aims and objectives of employment regulation.
The role played by the tribunal and courts system in enforcing employment law.
How cases are settled before and during formal legal procedures.
The principles of discrimination law in recruitment, selection, and employment.
The legal requirements of equal pay.
The legal implications of managing change.
The legal requirements relating to transfers of undertakings (TUPE).
The major statutory rights workers have in relation to pay, leave and working time.
An explanation of the main principles of maternity, paternity, and adoption rights in the context of employment rights, and other employment rights relating to flexible working.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 60 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 36 | 2 online masterclass days and 4 online webinars |
| Guided Independent Study | 60 | Reading, research, web based activities on ELE |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answer sheet plan | 750 words | 1-4 | Written via ELE |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 010 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answers to a series of questions based on a given scenario | 100 | 3900 words | 1-6 | written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| As per original | 3900 words | 1-6 | 6 weeks |
Re-assessment notes
Only those assessment criteria which are not passed will be re-assessed
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Taylor, S. and Woodhams, C. (eds). (2022) Studying human resource management. 3rd ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.
Aylott, E. (2022) Employment law: a practical introduction. 3rd ed. London CIPD Kogan Page.
Cushway, B. (2017) The employer’s handbook: an essential guide to employment law, personnel policies and procedures. 13th ed. London: Kogan Page.
Web-based and electronic resources:
www.cipd.co.uk Website of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Knowledge Hub.
Other resources:
Exeter University Electronic Learning Environment (ELE)
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 23/02/2025 |
