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Employee Relations

Unit Code: BHRM002

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Online

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A core unit of study in the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

Aims & Objectives:

The major aim of Employee Relations is to provide a legal and political framework for employee relations in Australia. Specifically the objectives of the unit are to enable students to:

Gain an understanding of the legislation related to Human Resource Management
To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with industrial relations issues in the workplace
Build on fundamental academic skills, such as: research in the library and elsewhere; analysis and synthesis; written and verbal communication skills; report writing skills; presentation skills; self reliance and intellectual independence; time management - goal setting and planning

Teaching Methods:

Presentation of theoretical material from a number of sources, such as textbooks and articles, case studies and experiential activities which will draw on students’ practical and workplace experience, class discussion, reflection and consultation on workplace projects.

Assessment:

Group Presentation and Research Report 40%, Attendance and Participation 10%, Reflective Essay 50%.

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Graduates are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas:

Have the ability to engage in informed critical enquiry
Have pertinent skills and abilities to review and implement legislative change and judicial decisions
Display attitudes appropriate to the professional area linking all stakeholders
Understand the relationship between theory and practice

Content:

Understanding the internal industrial relations framework in relation to selected external environments
Strategic review - practical and theoretical analysis of the employment relationship
Contracts of employment
Enterprise bargaining
Australian Workplace Agreements
The Workplace Relations Act 1996/ Fair Work Act 2009
Equal Opportunity and Anti- Discrimination legislation
Termination of employment
Strategic review of workplace planning and implementation of policies and procedures designed to attract, retain motivate, protect and stimulate the all stakeholders
International perspective on industrial relations

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.