Overview

Workplace Law examines the regulatory regime created by the Federal Fair Work Act 2009, a statute of both continuity and innovation in its approach to workplace relations. This course commences by framing the new law in the context of both international labour standards and comparative systems, and then proceeds to … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics International and comparative labour law perspectives as a prelude to any consideration of the Fair Work Act and its sponsored bargaining processThe claims of the statute as expressed in its objects (“to provide a balanced framework for cooperative and productive relations”) measured against the machinery it createsThe base of statutory rights represented by National Employment Standards, Modern Awards and “general protections”The minimum wage regimeThe dynamics of a unique formula on workplace bargaining, characterised by, amongst other things, an enterprise level focus, collective rights for employees, an agency role for unions, limited right of entry provisions, good faith bargaining obligations, a limited right to take industrial action, mediation and limited arbitrationThe supervisory roles of Fair Work Australia and the Fair Work OmbudsmanTransfers of businessThe developing jurisprudence

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Academic Program must be 9200, 9201, or 9225; or enrolment in MNGTUS8625 Law

Delivery

In-person - Intensive
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)