Labour and official law (5cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student has a general view on the basic concepts and principles of labour law and the norms regulating employment contracts, collective labour agreements, occupational safety, working hours and annual leaves. He/she also knows the key concepts and principles of official law and the regulation of the status of officials. The student can apply norms of labour and official law and analyse and solve related legal problems.

Course contents
- Basic concepts and principles of labour law
- Employment contract
- Regulation of cooperation, equality and discrimination in working life
- Collective labour legislation: collective labour agreement and collective bargaining agreement system
- Working hours and annual leave protection
- Social human and fundamental rights
- Employer´s obligation to insure against key social risks: parenthood, illness, incapacity for work, old age
- Official´s rights, liabilities and duties

Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and assignments, independent study

Assessment methods
Exam, exercises and assignments

Prerequisites
Introduction to public law

Required/recommended reading will be announced in the beginning of course

Name of lecturer

Year of study/Period
2/3

Language of instruction
Finnish