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Employment Law

Lifelong Learning
BP024 BP024ON 6N4322
Award Name Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

12 weeks. Monday 18:45 - 21:45.

Entry Requirements

NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.

Further information

For details of courses and next start date/enrolment please contact the college or check out their website www.lcfe.ie

LCFE MULGRAVE STREET CAMPUS (LIMERICK CITY CENTRE)
• Enquiries to lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344

CAPPAMORE CAMPUS (CAPPAMORE)
• Enquiries to adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344

Tuition Fee: €280.

Application Form & Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.

20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment.

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens.

Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

Participant Profile
This course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles of employment law and the statutory frameworks which regulate the employment relationship.

Course Description
• Employment law principles and provisions and of the Irish legal system and the influence of European law on Irish employment law

• Individual employment rights to include discrimination, maternity, adoptive and parental leave, part-time and fixed-term work, agency work, payment of wages etc.

• The contract of employment within the context of scenarios to include terms and conditions, pay and pension, termination, dismissal, leave, duties

• Employer response to the impact of Data Protection and Freedom of Information in the management and maintenance of employee information in the workplace

• The role of employment legislation and institutions in combatting discrimination and harassment to promote equality in workplace

• Assess the facts in defined breaches of employment law and legal procedures of redress and remedies

• Understanding of the status, interpretation and implementation and implementation of collective bargaining

• Legal significance of Human Resource grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures

• Legislative framework of health, safety and welfare at work regulations

• The role and function of labour relations institutions and trade unions and the legal procedures of redress

• The impact of employment law in vocational areas

NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course

6N4322 Employment Law

Accreditation: QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Employment Law 6N4322.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

LCFE Mulgrave Campus
Mulgrave Street, Limerick. Tel: 061 414 344
Email: lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider