Most conflicts between individuals in working life are the result of inadequate routines for how such conflicts can be avoided, and how they can be handled and resolved. The result is often that the conflict escalates and becomes more complex. The problem is largely due to inadequate knowledge among employers about the basic rules of labour law, which can result in grave financial and human problems for the involved parties.  

This course shall provide in-depth knowledge of the legal regulation of individual working conditions and the relationship between both sides of industry. The course provides a basic insight into the working environment legislation and tariff law, based on principal problems that are important for performing employers’ functions. Students will thereby gain an understanding of both individual and collective labour law. Emphasis will be placed on the regulations for employment, hiring, working and pay conditions, management prerogative, termination of employment due to employee issues (dismissal, summary dismissal, etc.) restructuring and workforce reductions, business transfers, as well as legal effects of the tariff agreement. The course will focus on the correlations between regulations, management prerogative and the practical organizing of processes that are important in a labour law perspective.

The course offers a broad introduction to labour law in general. The student will learn to identify and handle labour law issues that arise both in private and public enterprises.