Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to SCQF 11 entry requirement or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to obtain deep understanding of procedures, formalities and evidential requirements inherent in an employment tribunal case, and to comprehend the techniques that allow individuals and organisations to effectively manage the tribunal process.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of employment tribunal practice and procedure.
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Develop a key understanding of effective case management
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Understand the evidential requirements of an employment law case and how to practically satisfy such requirements.
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Evaluate various negotiation techniques and develop the ability to implement them appropriately in practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Employment tribunal practice and procedure; evidential requirements; negotiation, questioning and case development skills.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Distance Learning | Assessed Presentations
| 6 | 6 | Lectures/Seminars
| 30 | 30 |
Directed Study
| | | Student Centred Learning
| 60 | 60 |
Private Study
| | | Private Study
| 54 | 54 |
| Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered by a mixture of lectures, seminars, group presentations, case studies, student discussions, directed reading and independent research
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
| | Component 2 | 1,2,3,4
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Written coursework exercise worth 70% of the module grade(C2)
A portfolio assessment consisting of various aspects of taking or defending an employment tribunal claim. It is worth 30% of the module grade (C1)
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CUNNINGHAM, N. and REED, M., 2013. <I>Employment tribunal claims: tactics & precedents.</I> 4th ed. London: Legal Action Group.
| | 2. | EMIR, A., 2018. <I>Selwyn's law of employment.</I> 20th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
| | 3. | JONES, S. and SLADE, E., 2018. <I>Tolley's employment handbook.</I> 32nd ed. available through LexisLibrary on RGU library database.
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