Labour and public servant lawLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can describe the key content of legislation concerning employment and public service relationships.
You can explain the principles of collective agreement systems and the limitations of freedom of contract in employment and public service terms.
You can articulate the rights and obligations of employees and employers, as well as civil servants and authorities.
You can apply legal principles and norms to common workplace situations in both the public and private sectors.
You can explain the key differences between public service and employment relationships, as well as the principles related to the selection, rights, obligations, and accountability of civil servants and employees.

Content

What are the key differences between employment contracts and public service agreements?
What are the rights and obligations of employees, employers, civil servants, and authorities?
How should legal challenges and conflicts in the workplace be handled?
What legal considerations must be taken into account when hiring or dismissing employees or civil servants?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.