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BUMGT3107 Employment practice

The unit focusses on employment 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. Hence, contemporary employment practices, including the `gig economy¿ are considered by reference to the underpinning law of employment. The regulatory environment is explained by regard to the relevant Federal and State legislation alongside common law principles. While the legislative coverage is framed on the operation of 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, notably with respect to workplace injury involving occupational health and safety laws. The common law that underpins employment relationships both in the context of common law duties and contract, is reviewed with the common law contract explored for what it offers as a legal basis of rights and obligations. In the context of termination of employment, unfair and unlawful termination features after a discussion of reasonable notice and summary dismissal. In reviewing the employment relationship in this way, the legal and regulatory environment can be understood to inform the boundaries related to contemporary employment practices.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band4(GF3)

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A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $2,124


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,663

* 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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

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