This course seeks to assist you in:
Understanding the principles of labour law and the importance of employment law to business life.
Acquiring basic knowledge of Spanish and European labour law regulations.
Developing an awareness of employee rights and employer duties.
Developing legal and critical thinking.
Developing legal vocabulary.
Below you can find the main topics that will be covered.
Topic 1
Foundations of employment law
Topic 2
The contract of employment
Topic 3
Dismissal
Topic 4
Redundancy
Topic 5
The Trade Unions
Topic 6
International Labour Law
Topic 7
Transfer of Undertakings and Protection of Employees
The learning experience is based on a range of teaching methods that seek to foster your understanding of employment law.
The course grade will be based on the following point breakdown:
Participation: 20%
Individual assignment: 20%
Group assignment: 20%
Final exam: 40%
Gómez Abelleira, Francisco J. (2012) Handbook on Spanish Employment Law. Editorial Tecnos.
Davies, A.C.L. (2012) EU Labour Law (Elgar European Law Series). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Valverde; Sañudo-Gutierrez; Murcia. (2014) Derecho del Trabaj, 23rd Edition. Editorial Tecnos.