Syllabus

Title
4975 Basics on European Labour Law and Social Law
Instructors
Dr. Christina Hießl, Bakk.phil. LL.M.
Contact details
Christina.Hiessl@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/08/13 to 03/29/13
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Principles of European Labour and Social Security Law
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 04/03/13 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM H 0001 (UZA 3)
Wednesday 04/10/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Thursday 04/18/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 04/24/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 05/08/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 05/15/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 05/22/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 05/29/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 06/05/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 06/12/13 08:45 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)
Wednesday 06/19/13 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM H 2006A (UZA 3)

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Contents

- principles, functions and development of European social law

- free movement of workers and relevant impact of the other fundamental freedoms

- fundamental social rights

- anti-discrimination law

- protection of vulnerable groups of employees

- restructuring of undertakings

- health and safety

- working time

- social dialogue

- employee participation in the enterprise

- conflict of laws

- social security and social protection

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Learning outcomes

- analysis and solution of questions relating to the acquis communautaire in the field of social policy

- assessing the influence of EU standards on national labour and social law

- getting familiar with European legislation and ECJ case law in this field

- acquiring the ability to deal with case studies autonomously

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Teaching/learning method(s)

The subject matter is elaborated departing from case studies posing concrete questions on the respective area of EU law. These questions are examined with a view to

- existing and new legislation

- jurisdiction

- contributions in literature

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Assessment
The course is held in the form of a "PI", indicating that for being awarded a grade presence in class is obligatory in addition to accomplishing a set of requirements. The final grade will be dependent on the result of the final exam, the elaboration of home assignments and oral contributions of each participant.
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Readings
1
Title: A reader containing relevant legal texts used in class is available at the Institute of Labour and Social Law (UZA 3, 5th staircase, 2nd floor) 

Year: 2012
2 Author: Christina Hießl
Title: Basics on European Social Law

Publisher: Linde
Year: 2012
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
The course presupposes basic knowledge about the institutional law of the European Union.
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Availability of lecturer(s)
after class and via e-mail
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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
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Last edited: 2012-11-14



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