Curricula

Objective

The object of the course
Labour law is a legal area that concerns everyone, employees and employers alike. You will need knowledge of labour and civil service law constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.

Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
Working in working life
Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.


The learning objectives of the course
You are familiar with the legislation governing labour and civil service law and the general principles pertaining to labour and civil service law. You understand the differences between an employment and public-service relationship. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You are able to draw up employment contracts.

Content

Characteristics of an employment and public-service relationship
Establishment and termination of an employment and public-service relationship
Rights and obligations of the employee and the employer
Legal practice

Qualifications

The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You are familiar with the legislation governing labour and civil service law and the general principles pertaining to labour and civil service law. You understand the differences between an employment and public-service relationship. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You are able to draw up employment contracts.

Satisfactory 2
You are familiar with the legislation governing labour and civil service law and the general principles pertaining to labour and civil service law and are able to apply them in connection with assignments. You understand the differences between an employment and public-service relationship and the position of a municipal officeholder. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know the main rules related to the establishment of an employment contract.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are familiar with the legislation governing labour and civil service law and the general principles pertaining to labour and civil service law and are able to apply them in connection with assignments. You understand the differences between an employment and public-service relationship and the position of a municipal officeholder as well as the employee’s and the employer’s rights and obligations. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know the main rules related to the establishment of an employment contract.

Very Good 4
You are familiar with the legislation governing labour and civil service law and the general principles pertaining to labour and civil service law and are able to apply them in connection with learning and work assignments. You are familiar with the employee’s and the employer’s statutory rights and obligations. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You know the main rules related to the establishment of an employment contract and the related terms and conditions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are familiar with the legislation governing labour and civil service law and the general principles pertaining to labour and civil service law and are able to apply them in connection with learning and work assignments. You are familiar with the employee’s and the employer’s statutory rights and obligations and know the related legal practice. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analysing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You know the main rules related to the establishment of an employment and public-sector employment contract and the related terms and conditions and are able to give instructions for the preparation of an employment contract.

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBooks:
Koskinen, S., Kairinen. M., Nieminen, K., Nordström, K., Ullakonoja, V. & Valkonen, M. Työoikeus: juridiikka. 2004. Helsinki. Talentum Media.
Koskinen, S. & Kulla, H. Virkamiesoikeuden perusteet. 2016. Helsinki. Alma Talent Pro.