Detailed Information
The relationship between employer and employee is based on a contract. This module is concerned with that contract, tracing the contract from its inception to its termination. The course begins by identifying a contract of employment. It examines the formation, enforceability and fundamental terms (the right to wages, and the employer's duty to maintain the employee's trust and confidence) of a contract of employment. It reviews the law relating to the termination of a contract by dismissal. Finally, it treats the perpetuation of a contract of employment, following the replacement of the original employer, under the law on the protection of employees' rights following the transfer of an undertakings.
Semester 1
Level 3
Lectures: Mondays 14:00 - 16:00
No tutorials.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 1 December - Sunday, 9 December
Term dates for exams: Monday, 10 December – Friday, 21 December
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Assoc. Prof Kevin Costello