Labour Law and Payroll Management and Accounting
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0304 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | LT 2015 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lehtimäki, Harri |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | T-LT-2K | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-23 | Harri Lehtimäki, Marika Teirfolk-Naarmala | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 50 | T-LT-2M, T-LT-2O | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-23 | Harri Lehtimäki, Marika Teirfolk-Naarmala | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 51 | T-LT-2T | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-23 | Harri Lehtimäki, Marika Teirfolk-Naarmala | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
Learning Outcomes
The introduction to Finnish legislation will give the student a basic knowledge of the Labour laws. The student gets acquainted with the partners in connection with employment contract and understands the obligations in relation to it. The course will also familiarise the student with the collective agreements. The student should further understand the importance of payroll administration as part of the operations of the business entity and is familiar with the central concepts of hiring.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations
Contents
The laws of employment contract, working hours, annual leave, collective agreements, labour protection and social security.
Payroll management: Statutory Insurances, Withholding Tax, National Insurance Contributions, Fringe benefits, Reimbursement of expenses, annual Vacations, the calculation of working time pay
Regional Impact
The Basic Skills of Labour Law and Payroll Management to the Use of Regional Companies.
Internationality
Understanding the Basics of Labour Law and Payroll Management also when you are working with International Issues.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Labour Law:
- Bärlund, J. Nybergh, F. Petrell, K. (2005) Finlands civil- och handelsrätt. Helsingfors. Juristförbundets förlag.
- Bruun, N. Koskull v. A. (2004). Työoikeuden perusteet. Helsinki. Talentum.
Payroll Management and Accounting:
- Stenbacka Juha - Söderström Terttu (newest edition). Palkanlaskenta. Helsinki. Sanoma Pro Oy.
- Information of the tax authorities
- Legislation in force
- Handouts
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, virtual education, self-studies, practical studies
Assessment Criteria
5 the student can give reasons for solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert. He can recognise development needs in the field.
3 the student can utilize essential conseps in a single assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based. He recognised the area of expertise in his/her field.
1 the student recognises and understands the essential theories, principles and methods. He recognises the area of expertise in his/her field.
Assessment Methods
Labour Law: written test (50 %)
Payroll Management and Accounting: written test (50 %)
Numerical (0-5).