Labour Law - LAW005AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Labour Law, 5 cr - LAW005AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Labour Law LAW005AS2AE-3002 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 5 op (IBEB4PAHRL, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is an evening contact course which means that there will be 8 sessions. The timing will be agreed upon at the start of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Since there is no final exam there is no mandatory text book or reading. A very useful text book is Finnish Labour Law in Practice by Äimälä, M. et Al. Also e-book.
There will also be material given and curated by the teacher of the course including essential Labour Laws and court cases.

Working life connections

During the course we will go through real life cases.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no final exam. The course consists of four learning assignments three of which will be graded between 0-5 and the last assignment fail/pass. Every assignment must be submitted within the time frame agreed in the first session in order to pass.
There is no possibility of renewal of any assignment.

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Learning assignments

The course consists of four individual learning assignments three of which will be graded between 0-5 and the last assignment fail/pass. Every assignment must be submitted within the time frame agreed in the first session in order to pass. There is no possibility of renewal of any assignment.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Content scheduling

The implementation is in period three starting 13.1. During the implementation there will be four contact evenings.
Groups
- IBEB4PAHRL
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

This course can be completed by work&study or by showing your previous knowledge. If you think you would be capable of doing that, please contact Pia Jääskeläinen to agree on an interview and an alternative way of completing the course.

Teachers

Pia Jääskeläinen

Seats

15 - 50

Further information

The course will be graded based on individual assignments.

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Labour Law LAW005AS2AE-3001 15.01.2024-15.03.2024 5 op (IBEB4PAHRL, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024
Groups
- IBEB4PAHRL
- EVENING
- EXCH
- ONLINE
Teachers

Pia Jääskeläinen, Jarkko Kotamäki

Seats

15 - 60

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

On completion of this course the student is familiar with the key legislation regulating employment in Finland, and will perceive labour law as part of the employment relationship. The student can apply the Finnish labour law, including collective agreements, in ordinary situations at work, and is also familiar with the ethical approach of the HR management. The student will master the main issues of labour law from recruitment to termination of the employment relationship, and is able to apply his knowledge in Finland and internationally.

Scope of labour law, work force options
• Collective agreements as part of labour law
• Terms of employment
• Protection of privacy in employment relationship
• Working time
• Annual holidays
• Working environment, health and safety
• Cooperation within undertakings
• Termination of employment relationship
• International employment contracts
• Aspects of EU labour law

Contact lessons, individual studies and problem solving. Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) in accordance with the general rules of Haaga-Helia.

Äimälä, Markus; Åström, Johan; Nyyssölä, Mikko; Hollmen, Jyrki 2012 (or previous edition). Finnish labour law in practice. Sanoma Pro. This is an example.

Labour law is constantly changing. All material might be outdated in a year so ask the teacher for more information.

Knowledge and understanding of labour law is essential for any HR professional, as well as working in any managerial position or even as on operational level. You need to know your rights and duties no matter you role in an organization.

When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule.
If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

Basic studies of the Finnish Law
Prerequisite: HRM1LF101 Basics of Human Resource Management or equivalent competence.

- Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
- Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
- Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
- Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
- Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
- Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
- Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.