LAW7041 - Public sector employment law
6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Law
Leader: Professor Marilyn Pittard
Offered
Not offered in 2009
Synopsis
This subject examines major alterations in labour relations and public law, and studies the law governing employment of Government agencies officers. Main matters covered are: the common law of Crown employment; structure/management of Government services; appointment of officers, public servants and other government workers, their rights and obligations; classifications, transfers, promotions; remuneration/other benefits; grievances appeals procedures; tenure, dismissal, redundancies, redeployment, retirement; discipline and industrial action; impact of federal and state unfair dismissal statutory remedies.
Assessment
Research paper (3750 words): 50%
Take home examination: 40%
Class participation: 10%
Contact hours
One 3-hour seminar per week