Award in Employment Law

Program Overview

The Award in Employment Law from Central Mediterranean Business School provides comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and ethical principles. Learners develop critical thinking and analytical skills to identify, evaluate, and examine employment-related legislations and contracts, ensuring compliance and understanding of employer and employee rights and responsibilities. The program's focus on workplace equality and ethical considerations empowers professionals in the HR field with the necessary understanding to navigate employment-related challenges effectively.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Award in Employment Law equips learners with knowledge and understanding of various laws, regulations, ethical standards, and legal principles governing employment, including the dynamics between employers and employees. It covers topics such as human rights, employer rights, employee rights, employment contracts, legal obligations during employment, and termination procedures.

Objectives:

Learners will gain the ability to:

• Critically identify, evaluate, and examine various local, European, and international legislations governing employment.
• Reflect on the ethical and legal considerations required when designing a job, including selection criteria and additional organizational requirements such as drug tests and interview questions.
• Examine and evaluate various types of employment contracts, including full-time, part-time, and others.
• Critically assess and analyze the repercussions of failing to comply with employment laws and regulations in human resources.
• Understand terms of employment contracts and worker repercussions for contract violations.
• Reflect on workplace equal opportunity importance and relevant laws.

Assessment:

The Award in Employment Law is assessed through an assignment.

Careers:

The Award in Employment Law is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in the HR field.

Other:

• Awarding Body: Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS)
• Accrediting Body: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
• Level: Level 5 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
• Delivery: Face-to-face & Work-based Learning
• Language: English
• Location: Central Mediterranean Business School, The Brewhouse, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 2010, Malta
• Duration: 2 Months
• Starting: Jan 2025
• Credits: 10 ECTS/ECVET
• Full Price (EU Students): €995 (Up to €697 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme)