Teaching methods
Besides two introductory lectures, there are 8 seminars (2 hours per week). In these seminars, students will be expected to participate actively and contribute by way of writing weekly essays, giving an oral presentation by participating in so-called role plays, in which they are required to prepare either the view of applicant/defendant or advisor in a given case. A minimum number of 15 (active) participants (Dutch students together with foreign exchange students) is required. If not, it may be decided that the course will be offered in a different form.
Language of instruction: English
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Pre-requisites
DUTCH STUDENTS: - Preliminary courses and minimum of EC's required for attending this course and being admitted to the exam.
- Preliminary course: none
- EC's: 160 EC's of bachelor courses
FOREIGN EXCHANGE LAW STUDENTS: none |
Objectives
The course aims at the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of European employment law. The course is intended to stimulate a critical reflection on European employment law. It offers the opportunity to improve legal reasoning skills by writing a paper about a legal subject, as well as to train presentation skills by giving an oral presentation. After completion of the course, the student will have gained insight in the development and scope of European employment law and will be able to appreciate and discuss current topics of European employment law.
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Contents
This course offers an introduction to employment law and social policy of the European Union. Attention will be paid to the following subjects in particular: - Evolution of EU social policy law
- Hard and soft law-making in the field of social policy
- Workers' mobility and the law applicable to their employment contracts
- Non-discrimination law
- Employment aspects of restructuring of undertakings
- Information, consultation and workers' participation
- Employee's participation and crossborder mergers
- Health & safety and working time regulations
- Fundamental social rights
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Examination
Written exam May 2013 (with reservation).
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Literature
- C. Barnard, EU employment law, Oxford: Oxford University Press 2012 (expected, 4th edition).
- Reader with relevant case-law/literature/legislation
- Information about the Course, Blackboard
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Allocation of credits
Lectures/tutorials: 20 hours
Preparation lectures/tutorials: 60 hours
Preparation presentation: 36 hours
Preparation exam: 80 hours
Totaal (7 EC): 196 hours
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Staff
Lecturers: - Mrs. mr. C.W.G. Rayer, Thomas van Aquinostraat 4, room 4.00.20, tel.: +31-24-3611442/3615488, e-mail
- Mrs. mr. M. Küllmann, Thomas van Aquinostraat 4, room 4.00.21, tel.: +31-24-3612313/3615488, e-mail
Secretary: - Mrs. drs. F. Argante, Thomas van Aquinostraat 4.00.25, tel.: +31 24 3615488, e-mail or
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