BUSINESS AND LABOUR LAW MOD.2

This module forms part of the **Business and Labour Law** course within the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Administration.

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the main principles and dynamics of labour law and their impact on business organisation at the national, European and international levels. It will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and address labour law issues arising in the context of business internationalisation and market globalisation, thereby complementing their competences in business management and human resource management.

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to analyse labour law legislation and case law, and to develop an independent and critical understanding of the processes of business internationalisation and globalisation and their implications for workers' rights. Students will also be able to apply this knowledge in a business context and to address labour law challenges affecting the management of employment relationships.

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Knowledge and Understanding of Labour Law Dynamics in the Business Context
1.1.Explain the main institutions and legal instruments of national labour law and assess their relevance for human resource management at key stages of the employment relationship, including the choice of contractual arrangements, functional flexibility, individual and collective dismissals, and corporate restructuring, also in the context of the internationalisation of production processes.
1.2.Identify the main stages in the development of European labour law and evaluate their impact on labour markets, competition and social rights.
1.3.Describe the role, functions, instruments and objectives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), with particular reference to its activities concerning multinational enterprises and the promotion of labour standards.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding in Professional Contexts
2.1.Distinguish between the different types of employment contracts and select the most appropriate contractual arrangement for specific organisational and production needs.
2.2.Identify and apply the relevant legal framework governing different forms of employment relationships.
2.3.Assess the relationship between fundamental economic freedoms and social rights at the national, European and international levels.
2.4.Explain the role of the ILO in promoting social rights within the business environment and evaluate strategies for integrating sustainable development principles into business organisation and management.
3. Making Judgements
3.1.Compare the various sources of labour law operating at national, European and international levels and analyse their interaction within a multilevel legal framework.
3.2.Identify and critically assess labour law challenges arising from the operation of enterprises in global labour markets.
3.3.Critically evaluate business management practices in light of sustainable development objectives and labour rights protection.

The prerequisites relate to the basic knowledge of private law and commercial law, as well as a knowledge of basic business subjects and economic concepts, especially those applied to the management of the company.

Course Contents

-Fundamental rights, business and labour law: sources of regulation and multilevel interactions;
-Elements of national labour law: employment status (subordination and self-employment), employers' powers, job duties and classification, types of employment contracts, the flexicurity paradigm and atypical forms of employment, transfer of undertakings, posting of workers, individual and collective dismissals;
-Elements of European labour law: historical and regulatory developments, the role of EU institutions, European labour law directives, the European Pillar of Social Rights and its impact on businesses and labour law;
-The labour market: labour supply and demand, skill mismatch, and active labour market policies;
-The impact of digitalisation on the labour market and employment relationships: the gig economy, the sharing economy, riders and platform workers;
-Elements of international labour law: the International Labour Organization (ILO), ILO Conventions and Recommendations, fundamental social rights, the concept of social justice and social dumping;
-A labour law perspective on sustainability: sustainable development and labour law, climate change and its impact on the labour market, and the just transition for workers.

V. Brino, A. Perulli, A Global Labour Law: Towards a New International Framework for Rights and Justice, 2024 (the volume is available on the Publishing house website at the price of 28 euros with coupon code).
Articles and working papers will be uploaded by the professor at the beginning of the course on the materials on line, available for the download, together with the slides which will be used during the lectures.

The learning mode is implemented through a final written test, with a multiple choice questions.
Students will be able to acquire extra points (from 1 to 4 points), to be added to the final exam grade, optionally participating in working group on some topics and materials proposed by the teacher during the course, which include the preparation by the students of a presentation to be done in the classroom with some slides and of the drafting of a paper of about ten pages. As well as fix the theoretical concepts learned during the lessons, the team work is a valuable tool for implementing some useful soft skills for students such as team building, effective public speaking, and planning time.

written

The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

Assessment Method and Grading Criteria

The written examination consists of a multiple-choice test comprising 30–35 questions. A minimum score of 18/30 is required to pass the examination and demonstrates a basic understanding of the course content. Students who successfully complete the entire test may achieve a final grade of 30/30 with honours (*cum laude*), reflecting an outstanding and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Grades will be awarded according to the following criteria:

Scores between 18 and 22 will be awarded to students who demonstrate:

sufficient knowledge and understanding of the course content;
a sufficient ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the interpretation of practical cases.

Scores between 23 and 26 will be awarded to students who demonstrate:

fair to good knowledge and understanding of the course content;
a fair to good ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the interpretation of practical cases.

Scores between 27 and 30 will be awarded to students who demonstrate:

good to excellent knowledge and understanding of the course content;
a good to excellent ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the interpretation of practical cases.

30/30 cum laude will be awarded to students who demonstrate an outstanding level of knowledge and understanding of the course content, an excellent ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases, and a high degree of independent judgement.

The teaching methods consist of lectures, with interaction and questions from the teacher, solicitation for reflection on current issues, team work, preparation of case law, doctrinal analysis.

Ca’ Foscari complies with Italian legislation (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodations available to students with disabilities or specific learning disorders. If you have a motor, visual, or hearing disability, or any other type of disability (Law 17/1999), or a specific learning disorder (Law 170/2010), and you require support (such as classroom assistance, technological aids for taking exams or personalized exam arrangements, accessible course materials, note-taking support, specialized academic tutoring, interpreters, or other services), please contact the Disability and SLD Office at disabilita@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development