Labour Legislation and Working Life

Introduction

Introduction

The course is about the legal regulation of employment conditions. Students are enabled to understand and handle legal problems that arise when enterprises and public organizations undergo restructuring.The students learn about the labour regulations and operating conditions that apply in the workplace.

Course content

Introduction to labour law. Historical review. Methodology, sources, and dispute settlement bodies. Basic concepts. Management prerogative. Employment contracts. Duty to care and duty of loyalty. Various ways to organize the workforce.

The work environment. Non-discrimination. Cooperation and collective solutions.

Protection of employees

Restructuring and workforce reductions

Public sector employee regulations. International labour law. Pension. Data protection and control measures.