Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Recommended previous knowledge

JU-103 Law, or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
  • account for and explain the the central issues of labour law
  • identify the most relevant sources of law within labour law and apply these to practical cases
  • recognise the relationship between the various rules, and make a critical evaluation of the state of law in the issues attended to in the course
  • reflect on ethical issues within the area of labour law
  • acquire new knowledge within the area of labour law
  • able to reflect on ethical issues in labor law in order to apply the regulations in a responsible manner.

Contents

Issues related to the application of law in the course of employment, such as hiring, work hours, vacation, working environment, employer's managerial prerogative and termination of employment.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, group work and exercises.

Examination requirements

Approved written assignment.

Examinations

4 hour written examination with letter grades.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
JU-207G – Labor Law. 7.5
JU-300 – Labour Legislation and Work Environment. 7.5
JU-920 – Labor law. 7.5
JU-921 – The Rules of Working Life. 7.5
JU-919 – Education Law and Labor Law. 5
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