BTF5115 · Regulation of work and labour

Overview

The world of work is rapidly transforming and workers are increasingly engaged under a variety of work arrangements beyond the employment contract. A greater understanding of regulation that applies at work not only promotes compliance and improved risk management but enables enterprises to explore options to diversify and innovate work structures. Understanding the regulation that applies to modern workplaces equips managers, decision-makers and board members to address statutory duties and exposure to personal liability. It also empowers individuals to negotiate favourable conditions at work and manage the implications of contractual and work arrangements. This unit introduces you to the regulation that applies in modern workplaces and examines regulatory compliance and ethical challenges that arise in relation to work and workers. You will gain an understanding of the key concepts in relation to the regulation of work and examine debates that shape work regulation. The unit is practically focused: real-world case studies are used to illustrate the practical, strategic and ethical implications that arise from the regulatory concepts discussed; and novel regulatory innovations, which have been designed to respond to the rapidly changing world of work, are critically explored.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. explain key concepts in relation to the regulation of the modern workplace
2. describe and analyse debates that shape the regulation of the modern workplace
3. identify and evaluate regulatory and compliance challenges for enterprises in the modern workplace using real-world problems
4. develop solutions to regulatory and compliance challenges in the modern workplace and demonstrate awareness of ethical behaviours.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.