BUHRM3706 Employment Practice
Employment relationships take place within the broader context of the political, economic, legal and social environments. This unit focusses on these relationships by reference to the legal and regulatory environment in which they take place. The unit highlights the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. Hence, contemporary employment practices, including the `gig economy' are considered by reference to the underpinning law of employment. The regulatory environment is explained by reference to the relevant Federal and State legislation alongside common law principles.While the legislative coverage is squarely on the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), other statutes dealing with employment are considered, inclusive of anti-discrimination legislation. In addition, State legislation remains tangentially covered in areas of workplace injury involving occupational health and safety laws. The common law that underpins employment relationships both in the context of common law duties and contracts are reviewed. In addition, the common law related to negligence and vicarious liability are explored in the context of liability arising from injury from employment. As employment remains predicated upon agreement, the common law contract is explored insofar as the outcomes it offers as a legal basis of rights. This discussion of contract law leads to other related contract discussions pertaining to unfair contractual terms, unfair employment practices and the termination of employment. Lastly, in the context of termination of employment, unfair and unlawful termination feature after a discussion of reasonable notice and summary dismissal.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,663
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
