EMPLOYMENT LAW - 2021/2

Module code: MAN3131

Module Overview

This course provides an opportunity for students following a Business Management HRM pathway, to acquire an understanding of the essential legal principles of Employment Law which regulate and underpin commerce and industry, with particular emphasis on the general awareness of the law necessary for those holding management positions.

Module provider

Surrey Business School

Module Leader

DALE Stephen (SBS)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 6

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Overall student workload

Independent Learning Hours: 106

Lecture Hours: 11

Seminar Hours: 11

Guided Learning: 11

Captured Content: 11

Module Availability

Semester 1

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

Students must have completed (Level 5) MAN2108 Business Law to qualify to gain entry to the Level 6 Elective Module, MAN3131 Employment Law. 

Module content


  • The UK Legal Framework and Employment Law.

  • Nature of the employment relationship and the Contract of Employment.

  • Health and Safety in the Workplace.

  • European and international perspectives underpinning Employment Law.

  • Equality of treatment: sex, race, disability and other discrimination.

  • Employment protection: pregnancy and maternity/ paternity rights.

  • Regulation of Pay: entitlements to pay and the equal pay provisions.

  • Termination of the contract: common law provisions and unfair dismissal under the provisions of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

  • Redundancy and Transfer of Undertakings.

  • Trade unions and the law of industrial action.


Assessment pattern

Assessment type Unit of assessment Weighting
Coursework COURSEWORK 1 (1000 WORD ESSAY) 40
Coursework COURSEWORK 2 (CASE STUDY ESSAY 2500 WORDS) 60

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to measure progress and to provide feedback in a timely manner, in two individual assignments. The first module assessment is an individual assignment which is focused on the fundamental principles of UK employment law and the legal framework. The purpose of this is to provide an opportunity to consolidate and enhance the learning from early lectures/seminars and to give the student the opportunity to gauge their progress.

The second assessment which is also an individual assignment, is designed to enable students to demonstrate the ability to apply relevant legal principles to various employment issues and to consider appropriate strategies and legal remedies. This written assessment will require students to assemble an Employment Tribunal case from a relevant presented case study, of which students will then be required to demonstrably evidence a documented remedy, with supportive case law and a written resolve.


Summative assessments and feedback

Both assessments will be submitted and marked through SurreyLearn, in addition, ongoing support and feedback will be administered through VLE/SurreyLearn.

Module aims

  • The aim of this module is intended to provide the students with a knowledge and understanding of the key areas of Employment Law that impact on business operations within commerce and industry, whilst developing the ability to apply the necessary relevant principles and remedies.The aims of this module are:
  • To provide an understanding of the legal framework and the key principles of UK Employment law.
  • To enable students to analyse employment law concepts and models and apply them in the context of rapidly changing business and legal environments.
  • To provide an understanding and appreciation of the importance of contemporary developments in Employment Law.
  • To endow students with the appropriate level of knowledge of the fundamentals of Employment Law to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities as a business manager or employer.

Learning outcomes

Attributes Developed
002 Evaluate the nature, scope and significance of an employer/ employee relationship and the diversity of employment status that now exits in the flexible labour market, whilst distinguishing between express and implied terms of the employment contract, variation of a contract and imposed terms to the contract. KCPT
003 Evaluate and apply the main statutory and common law employment rights, duties and liabilities of employers and employees so as to advise about the appropriate action that should be taken in workplace scenarios where employment regulations apply. KCPT
004 Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of developments in employment law to support a depth of understanding around the basic principles of discrimination and the Equality Act (2010). KCPT
005 Evaluate the role of the Trade Unions and industrial conflict and demonstrate up to date knowledge of developments within employment law and advise about the impact of these developments on employment policy and practice. KCPT
001 Explain the role and functions of the courts, tribunals and other employment law institutions which impact upon the legal jurisdiction of England and Wales. Evaluate the appropriate organisational responses to potential legal action including the role and functioning of employment tribunals, courts and alternative means of resolving disputes. KCPT

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The teaching and learning strategy is designed to develop the student’s appreciation, application and critical awareness of the key legal principles of Employment Law.

The teaching and learning methods include the use of lectures to introduce the legal principles, supported by tutorials designed to develop the students’ appreciation, understanding and application of the principles relating to practical situations. Lecture notes will be made available and exercises included for discussion in the tutorials.

The learning and teaching methods include:


  • Lectures

  • Seminars and class discussion

  • Individual and supported group work

  • Use of differing IT resources to underpin student learning. Including prescribed electronic texts and databases, (Westlaw, Lawtel and Lexis Library (Harvey on Industrial Relations, Halsburys Laws of England etc.)).

  • Use of SurreyLearn VLE to support and underpin the learning outcomes and teaching methodology used.



Hours per week





Activity


Hours




Lectures


11




Seminars


11




Guided learning


11



Captured content

11




Independent learning


106




Total


150





 

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: MAN3131

Other information

None.  

This module may not be available to ERASMUS and other international exchange students. Please check with the Global Engagement Office exchange and study abroad team.

Programmes this module appears in

Programme Semester Classification Qualifying conditions
Business Management (Entrepreneurship) BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Business Management (HRM) BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Business Management BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Business Management (Dual degree with SII-DUFE) BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Business Management and French BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Business Management and Spanish BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Business Management (Marketing) BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
International Business Management BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
International Event Management BSc (Hons) 1 Optional A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.