Award in Employment and Industrial Relations

Course Objective

This short study unit is intended to introduced participants to the field of employment and industrial law, both in the private and public sector, among which the rules may occasionally differ.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of local employment law regarding the minimum established conditions of employment, the nature of definite and indefinite contracts, the terms of termination of employment and the defences related to it, among others. Due importance is also given to the role of trade unions and associations. Due importance will also be given to the workings of the Industrial Tribunal, together with reference to the relevance and importance of welfare legislation in terms of employment and industrial relations.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested to understand the Maltese employment law, practicing lawyers, in-house lawyers, law students, those working in human resources or managerial and supervisory positions.

Learning Outcomes

• Clearly comprehend instructions regarding what sort of research or work would be necessary for them to carry out;
• Compile findings and conclusions in a clear and concise manner which can be easily comprehended by their superiors;
• Explain with clarity and attention to detail findings and conclusions orally if so required, and express these in a professional and agreeable manner
• Conduct independent research on law, jurisprudence, and other sources as required;
• Understand the wording of Maltese (and foreign) legislation and be able to apply jurisprudential interpretation thereto;
• Recognise issues which arise at law;
• Advance knowledge further in an independent manner.

Entry Requirements

2 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better, and 3 Intermediate level subjects at Grade C or better. 1 of any of these subjects must be Maltese or English

OR

3 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better

OR Mature/Adult Learning Student (must be 23 when course starts) subject to an interview by the Head of the Academy.

Detailed Time Table

All the programmes below are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority as separate exit awards at Level 5 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning, with the corresponding amount of ECTS shown next to them.