Not available in 2017/18
LL4H9 Half Unit
Human Rights in the Workplace
This information is for the 2017/18 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Astrid Sanders
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Human Resources and Organisations (International Employment Relations and Human Resource Management), MSc in Human Rights, MSc in Law and Accounting, Master of Laws and Master of Laws (extended part-time study). This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
This course is capped at 30 students. Students must apply through Graduate Course Choice on LSEforYou.
Course content
The sources and application of human rights in the workplace, including international and European laws and conventions. Civil liberties of employees. Social and economic rights of workers. Protection from discrimination in the labour market and employment. As well as detailed examination of legal materials, the approach involves discussion of theories of human rights and comparisons between legal systems.
Teaching
20 hours of seminars in the LT. 2 hours of seminars in the ST.
Formative coursework
One 2,000 word essay and one presentation.
Indicative reading
A detailed syllabus of weekly readings will be available and the materials can all be accessed through Moodle Preliminary reading: Hugh Collins, Employment Law, 2nd edn (Oxford University Press, 2010), Chapters 9-10.
Assessment
Essay (100%, 8000 words) in the ST.
Key facts
Department: Law
Total students 2016/17: 15
Average class size 2016/17: 15
Controlled access 2016/17: Yes
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Communication
- Specialist skills
