Excerpt from course description
- Norwegian
- MAN 5009
- 30 Credits
Introduction
Introduction
The course is about the legal regulation of employment conditions. Students are enabled to understand and handle legal problems that arise when enterprises and public organizations undergo restructuring in Norway and abroad. Managers, employees in HR and OD divisions and union officials learn about the labour regulations and operating conditions that apply in the workplace.
Course content
1st course module
Introduction to labour law. Historical review. Methodology, sources, and dispute settlement bodies. Basic concepts. Management prerogative. Employment contracts. Duty to care and duty of loyalty. Various ways to organize the workforce.
2nd course module
The work environment. Non-discrimination. Cooperation and collective solutions.
3rd course module
Protection of employees
4th course module
Restructuring and workforce reductions
5th course module
Public sector employee regulations. International labour law. Pension. Data protection and control measures.
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