Employment Laws and Legal Issues

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Employment Laws and Legal Issues (HRZ303)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Management

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School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

HRZ303 introduces students to the key elements of employment law and the role of employment law in business. Throughout the Course, students will be exposed to relevant Singapore legislation and case law in order to highlight the practical application of employment law.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every Semester

Topics

Employment Law and the Contract of Employment
Terms of the Employment Contract
Obligations of the Employer
Obligations of the Employee
Termination of the Contract of Employment
Workplace Health & Safety and Employment of Foreigners

Learning Outcome

Discuss statutory employment laws in Singapore in particular the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Workplace Safety and Health Act as well as Work Injury Compensation Act.
Discuss the common law in respect of employment laws.
Apply employment laws to work related issues and resolve employee relations/industrial relations issues.
Practice a disciplinary inquiry.
Appraise the employee relations dept’s roles at the Ministry of Manpower.
Appraise the Industrial Arbitration Court’s roles in employment relations.