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.
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.
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