Employment Law (LAWS30029) — The University of Melbourne Handbook

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Overview

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A survey of the law governing employment and human resource management, in a policy context.

This subject includes analysis of:

Recruitment and contract formation;
Employment standards such as wages and leave entitlements;
Bullying at work;
Collective bargaining; and
Performance management and dismissal.

Intended learning outcomes

A student who has successfully completed the subject should have:

Acquired a general knowledge of the law that governs employment and human resource management;
Obtained an understanding of key aspects of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the main case law interpreting those parts of the Act;
Obtained an understanding of anti-discrimination legislation and work health and safety statutes; and
Acquired specialised knowledge in key areas of employment law of relevance to policy debates in the field.

Last updated: 8 July 2025