LABOUR LAW AND CONTRACTS IN CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Within the Innovation and Management for Culture and Creativity degree program, the Labour Law and Contracts in Cultural and Creative Industries course aims to provide the tools for knowledge, understanding, and application of regulatory techniques and national and supranational disciplines relating to employment relationships in creative contexts and intellectual property rights protections (copyright, trademark protection in cultural industries).
Specifically, the curriculum encompasses both fundamental aspects of labour law (worker classification, legal protections, contractual arrangements), addressing the sector’s growing economic importance alongside the often-precarious working conditions experienced by professionals in the field, as well as sector-specific considerations such as intellectual property rights protection. It also explores current topics relevant to the sector, which may be further analysed through students' participation and group presentations.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply analytical tools for understanding and implementing national and supranational regulatory frameworks governing labour in the cultural and creative sectors
- Acquire and use a correct and effective language in the regulation of labour relations
- Navigate the complexities of the current labour market and various contractual arrangements, both as employees and employers
- Evaluate their rights and obligations as employees
- Develop and assess effective human resource management strategies within the regulatory framework, from the perspective of managers and/or employers

No specific prerequisites are required

Introduction to work in the Cultural and Creative Industries and sources of International, European, and National law.
Legal classification of artists and cultural/creative professionals: subordinate vs. autonomous work and contract types.
Working conditions in the cultural and creative sectors: working hours, remuneration, health and safety, and social security.
Intellectual Property Rights: copyright and related rights; trademark protection in the creative industries.
Specific topics: child labour; disability and discrimination; bogus self-employment; collective bargaining for self-employed workers; appropriation art; Artificial Intelligence and intellectual property.

Lecture slides provided by the instructor and available on Moodle space
Specific materials provided by the instructor to each group.
Supplementary readings provided by the instructor.
Recommended textbook to consolidate the study of Labour Law: F. Carinci, E. Menegatti (eds)., Labour Law and Industrial Relations in Italy. Update to the Jobs Act, Wolters Kluwer, Ipsoa, 2015.

30% of the final grade: Group presentation on specific and current issues regarding labour law and intellectual property in the Cultural and Creative Industries. Detailed guidelines on content, structure, and deadlines will be provided in class and on Moodle.
70% of the final grade: Oral exam consisting of three questions on the topics covered during the lectures.

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The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

Regarding the grading scale, regardless of attendance mode, scores will be assigned based on the level (sufficient/limited, moderate, good/very good, excellent) of:
-knowledge and understanding of the course program;
-ability to apply knowledge and formulate independent judgements;
-ability to communicate using the appropriate technical language of the subject.
A. Scores in the 18-22 range will be given when the skills described above are demonstrated at a sufficient or limited level.
B. Scores in the 23-26 range will be given when the skills described above are demonstrated at a moderate level.
C. Scores in the 27-30 range will be given when the skills described above are demonstrated at a good or very good level.
D. Honours will be assigned when the skills described above are demonstrated at an excellent level.

The teaching is organized into a) lectures accompanied by educational materials available on the university's Moodle e-learning platform; b) thematic in-depth studies that will be analyzed, discussed and presented by small groups in the classroom, also based on materials provided by the instructor.

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