Diploma in Employment Law (Dip.Empl.Law)
       
    Content  
       
  Course Aims & Objectives  
  Core Subjects (12)  
  1. Law of Contract  
  2. Employment Common Law  
  3. Statutory Duties  
  4. Duties of Employee  
  5. The Law Relating to Dismissal  
  7. Discrimination  
  8. Equal Pay  
  9. Employment re-organisation  
  10. Employee Relations  
  11. Industrial Action  
  12. Employee Rights  
 

 

About the Course
The Diploma in Employment Law examines every facet of the employment relationship from its formation to its termination. In the current economic climate, it is vital that HR Managers, Managers and executives involved in managing people are fully up to date with all aspects of employment law.

Employment law course is open to anyone with an interest in law who wishes to use this programme as a stepping stone to further study in law.

The Employment Law Diploma is designed to equip participants with knowledge of every aspect of the law as it relates to employees. In addition, candidates who successfully complete this programme will develop an in-depth understanding of the statutory frameworks which regulate the employer/employee relationship.

Course Aims & Objectives

The Employment Law course will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge and analysis of Employment Law. It includes the formation of a contract of employment, employment rights and duties, dismissal, employment equality, industrial action, workplace privacy, bullying, stress at work and freedom of association.

 

Areas which are covered include the Labour Court, the Labour Relations Commission, the Equality Tribunal and the Employment Appeals Tribunal as well as the ordinary civil courts.

Employment Law course - Core Areas
There are 12 key subject areas for the Employment Law Diploma:

  1. Law of Contract

  2. Employment Common Law

  3. Statutory Duties

  4. Duties of Employee

  5. The Law relating to Dismissal

  6. Equality

  7. Discrimination

  8. Equal Pay

  9. Employment re-organisation

  10. Employee Relations

  11. Industrial Action

  12. Employee Rights

     

AWARD

  • FETAC Level 6 Award in Employment Law – National Award: FETAC
  • Diploma in Employment Law - Award:  CMI

Why chose CMI?

  1. The Diploma in Employment Law is awarded by CMI and is recognised by FETAC for a level 6 Component Award in Employment Law. A FETAC award is recognised under the National Framework of qualifications (NFQ).

  2. Since 2004, CMI has built an excellent reputation with employers as one of Irelands leading educators in Legal Studies and Law.

  3. CMI brings over 25 years of combined legal experience from our panel of qualified solicitors and barristers that make up the lecturing team.

  4. CMI is committed to Legal and Employment Law excellence and courses are annually researched and updated to meet the demands and needs of the Law Profession in Ireland.

     

Cost & Duration
The Diploma in Employment Law is a 14 week evening course which is held one evening per week. The cost of the course is 1,550 which includes assessment fees.

Booking
All course fees are payable in advance unless you are unemployed or work part-time in which case a two payment installment plan is offered. See Terms & Conditions on Book a Course part of CMI website. Please note places are limited and tend to book quickly. Evening class plus Saturday class option. To book, simply log on to the Book a Course  part of CMI’s website and submit your details by the deadline date.

Progression
Graduates of this programme go on to pursue a LLB Degree in Law or pursue FE-1 Solicitor Exams, a HR Management Advanced Diploma or Degree, a Higher Diploma qualification in a related area.

Eligibility
Places are limited for this programme. This course is open to people from any educational background and with various levels of work experience. If you are anxious about your eligibility, please contact CMI and a representative will be more than happy to assist you in choosing the right course.

Scheduled Dates 2009/2010

Start:
Monday 7 September 2009, 18.30 - 21.30, 14wks.   End: January 2010.
Exams: January 2010

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Further related CMI courses:

HR Management Advanced Diploma
Corporate Governance Diploma

Related Links:

Labour Relations Commission

Labour Court

First Law

British & Irish Legal Institute

Institute of Commercial Management

 
 
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