LABOUR LAW AND POLICIES FOR INCLUSION

The course Labour Law and Labour Policies for Inclusion is designed as a key component of the Degree Programme, offering students an in‑depth understanding of the regulatory frameworks and emerging trends that affect the position of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in the labour market and in employment relationships. In essence, once the broader contextual dynamics have been outlined, the course addresses topics that are closely aligned with the overall aims of the Degree Programme, as it examines the regulatory processes and instruments—at both national and supranational levels—aimed at countering inequalities and promoting inclusive working environments.
More specifically, the course explores the relationship between labour law, public policies (both social‑security and welfare‑related), and social inclusion. Its objective is to analyse how the legal system and labour‑market policies can foster more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable workplaces for all categories of workers, regardless of their personal, social, or cultural characteristics.
Following a general introduction to labour law—its actors, sources, trends, and main challenges—the course focuses on the legal provisions that ensure worker protection, with particular attention to social inclusion. In this context, it examines how labour policies can support the integration of vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, women, ethnic minorities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. A central part of the course is devoted to regulatory measures aimed at combating workplace discrimination, including legislation promoting the employment of persons with disabilities.
Another key area of focus concerns labour‑market measures—particularly vocational training, unemployment support, and employment incentives—which must be designed to promote the inclusion of disadvantaged groups. The course analyses welfare policies and labour‑market integration programmes, such as traineeships and protected employment contracts, which aim to reduce the employment gap between vulnerable groups and the broader active population.
Finally, the course examines migrant‑integration policies, including measures for the recognition of professional qualifications and access to the labour market for individuals with a migration background, who often face linguistic and cultural barriers.

The course intends to study in depth the legal frameworks, and labour law in particular, which are functional to favour the integration into the world of work and the protection of vulnerable and fragile persons, and is aimed at enabling students to acquire:
- a solid knowledge of the regulations governing labour relations, also in order to understand the legal implications related to the transformations of the social/cultural/economic frameworks and their impact on the most vulnerable categories.
- competences in terms of the ability to analyse and interpret organisational dynamics in order to understand the measures and processes functional to guarantee and promote inclusive working environments
- an aptitude for the critical analysis of legal frameworks, taking into account the trends affecting labour law (digitalisation, automation, globalisation, climate change)
- an ability to reflect on the macro and micro context, in the context of labour relations and the labour market, in order to identify the practices to be adopted within organisations with a view to promoting human capital

no pre-requirement requested

1. Contextualisation and development of the concepts of vulnerability and inclusion (at national, international and supranational level) in relation to the social and economic context and to the labour market in particular: from the first to the second welfare
2. Actors and governance: understanding and combating vulnerabilities (international organisations; public institutions; third sector; enterprises) in the social context, in the market and in the labour relationship
3. Measures and policies to combat vulnerability between work and inclusion (active and passive policies; targeted employment; inclusion projects)
4. Focus: vulnerability management in enterprises (organisational models, CSR, diversity and inclusion management)
5. Green transition, digital transition, sustainability: combating poor work and precarious work through sustainable development

Materials will be provided during the course.
The professor will be available for one hour per week for a dedicated meeting with the categories of students listed on the page https://www.unive.it/pag/42819/ for clarifications, in-depth discussions, and study support. The meeting should be scheduled via email with the professor.

The oral exam consists of 3 open questions. Each question will be awarded a mark ranging from 0 to 30. Passing the examination requires a minimum mark of 18 in at least two out of three questions.

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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 (how the marks will be awarded):
Scores in the 18-22 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- sufficient knowledge and understanding applied with reference to the syllabus;
- limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, making independent judgements;
- sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to Welfare and sustainability Law
Scores in band 23-26 will be awarded in the presence of:
- discrete knowledge and applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- discrete ability to collect and/or interpret data, making autonomous judgments;
- fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to Welfare and sustainability Law
Scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- good or very good knowledge and ability of applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- good or very good ability to collect and/or interpret texts by making autonomous judgments;
- fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language relating to Welfare and sustainability Law.
Honours will be awarded for excellent knowledge and ability, applied understanding with reference to the syllabus, judgement and communication skills.

The course will consist of lessons, seminars/workshops held by attendance students, meetings with experts or operators.

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