Labour LawLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: FEK25JU02
Credits
3 op
Objective
The Student should:
-have knowledge of how employment relationships are regulated within the legal system.
-understand how employment contracts are regulated according to the Employment Contracts Act.
-understand the rights and obligations of employers and employees under current legislation and collective agreements.
-be familiar with the basics of working time legislation.
-be familiar with the basics of occupational safety.
-be familiar with the basics of the Annual Holidays Act.
Content
-Employment Contracts Act
-Working Hours Act
-Collective Agreements
-Annual Holidays Act
-Occupational Safety Act
-Equality Act
-Cooperation Act
Qualifications
Commercial and Company Law
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students:
-are familiar with how employment relationships are regulated in the legal system.
-are familiar with how employment contracts are regulated in the Employment Contracts Act.
-are familiar with the basics of working hours legislation.
-are familiar with the basics of occupational safety regulations.
-are familiar with the basics of the Vacation Act.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students:
-understand how employment relationships are regulated in the legal system and can apply this knowledge to practical situations.
-have a good understanding of the regulation of employment contracts in the Employment Contracts Act and can analyze relevant labor law situations.
-have good knowledge of working hours legislation and can apply the rules to concrete cases.
-understand the basics of occupational safety and can identify relevant workplace risks.
-have a good understanding of the Vacation Act.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students:
can deeply analyze and apply rules for employment relationships in various legal contexts and situations.
-have an excellent understanding of the Employment Contracts Act and can argue for solutions in complex contractual issues.
-possess an advanced understanding of working hours legislation and can manage and reflect on exceptions and applications in various work environments.
-have an outstanding understanding of occupational safety and can develop and propose concrete measures for improving workplace safety.
-can apply the rules of the Vacation Act.
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 14.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Administration
Teachers
- Mayvor Höglund
Teacher in charge
Anna-Lena Berglund
Objective
The Student should:
-have knowledge of how employment relationships are regulated within the legal system.
-understand how employment contracts are regulated according to the Employment Contracts Act.
-understand the rights and obligations of employers and employees under current legislation and collective agreements.
-be familiar with the basics of working time legislation.
-be familiar with the basics of occupational safety.
-be familiar with the basics of the Annual Holidays Act.
Content
-Employment Contracts Act
-Working Hours Act
-Collective Agreements
-Annual Holidays Act
-Occupational Safety Act
-Equality Act
-Cooperation Act
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students:
-are familiar with how employment relationships are regulated in the legal system.
-are familiar with how employment contracts are regulated in the Employment Contracts Act.
-are familiar with the basics of working hours legislation.
-are familiar with the basics of occupational safety regulations.
-are familiar with the basics of the Vacation Act.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students:
-understand how employment relationships are regulated in the legal system and can apply this knowledge to practical situations.
-have a good understanding of the regulation of employment contracts in the Employment Contracts Act and can analyze relevant labor law situations.
-have good knowledge of working hours legislation and can apply the rules to concrete cases.
-understand the basics of occupational safety and can identify relevant workplace risks.
-have a good understanding of the Vacation Act.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students:
can deeply analyze and apply rules for employment relationships in various legal contexts and situations.
-have an excellent understanding of the Employment Contracts Act and can argue for solutions in complex contractual issues.
-possess an advanced understanding of working hours legislation and can manage and reflect on exceptions and applications in various work environments.
-have an outstanding understanding of occupational safety and can develop and propose concrete measures for improving workplace safety.
-can apply the rules of the Vacation Act.
Qualifications
Commercial and Company Law