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Title BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
Code ULMS202
Coordinator Ms A Stewart
Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship
Abigail.Stewart@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

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Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 48

          48
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 102
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

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Assessment 2: Mid term test Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 40 minutes Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anon  40 minutes    20       
Assessment 1: Written Unseen Examination Type: Written Exam Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes Weighting: 80% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Appl  135 minutes    80       
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Aims

The Module introduces Business Studies students to the basic principles of UK and EU Law. It highlights the important legal principles that affect day-to-day business transactions and relationships, making students aware of the responsibilities and obligations of companies and employers.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Impact of England and Wales Law on Business

(LO2) Impactof EU Law on Business

(LO3) Using case law

(LO4) Using legislation

(LO5) Answering scenario questions

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) Communication skills

(S5) International awareness

(S6) Lifelong learning skills


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Description: Students will be introduced to core subjects in lectures. Classes provide the opportunity, through discussion, to refine and develop their knowledge.
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 48
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 102

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Adaptability
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Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Scenario questions in exam and workshops
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Examination and Mid term test

Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness
How this is developed: Development of an understanding of link between law and business
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Examination and Mid term test

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
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Skills / attributes: Interna tional Awareness
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Skills / attributes: Lifelong Learning skills
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Syllabus

 

INTRODUCTION TO LAW
Introduction to the Module;
What is Law? Legal Terminology; Court Structure; Sources of Law;
Rights and Remedies.

EUROPEAN LAW
The Organs of the European Union; The Treaty on the E.U.; Enforcement of EU Law; Impact of E.U. Law upon Business in the UK ; The European Convention of Human Rights; The Human Rights Act 1998; Impact of Human Rights upon business.

FORMATION OF A CONTRACT
What is a Contract? Formation of a Contract; Defects in the Contract.

PERFORMANCE AND TERMINATION OF A CONTRACT
Contract terms; Remedies for Breach; Unfair Contract Terms; Sale and Supply of Goods Act.

INTRODUCTION TO TORT
The Duty of Care; Law of Negligence; Reasonable Foreseeability.

TORT REMEDIES AND CONSUMER LAW
Remedies for Negligence; The Consumer Protection Act.

VICARIOUS LIABILITY AND HEALTH AND SAFETY
Vicarious Liability; Occupiers’ Liability; Health and Safe ty Law.

THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
Contract vs Social Theory; Terms and Conditions of the Contract; Conditions of Work

TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
Lawful Termination; Fixed Term Contracts; Wrongful Dismissal; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy.

DISCRIMINATION
Laws of Discrimination in Employment and provision of services to the public; Sex, Race, Disability and Age Discrimination.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
What is Intellectual Property? Copyright; Design Rights; Patents; Trade Marks; Passing Off; Remedies.


Recommended Texts

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