Corporate and Labour Legislation
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | RBP0203 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | R-HB 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Martin, Elina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to give the student the basic knowledge of the Contract Act, unfair business practice, general labour legislation and restriction of competition and consumer legislation. The student understands the legal effect on corporate operations, marketing conditions and the position of the consumer within tourism business.
Student's Workload
Total work of the student: 108 h
Studies according to the schedules: 53 h
Individual studies: 56 h
Assingments, tasks, studying for the exams
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous studies are not required.
Contents
The most common business contracts, consumer Protection Act, Unfair Business Practice Act, Restriction of Competition, Collective Agreement, main points of the Employment Contract Act and Annual Holiday Act.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Legislation in force.
- Pöyhönen, J. 2002. An Introduction to Finnish law. Helsinki. Kauppakaari.
- Äimälä, M., Åström,J., Rautiainen,H., Nyyssölä, M., 2005. Finnish Labour Low in Practice
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
Excellent 5
The student can interpret and apply the employment contract in different situations, she can count the vacation days and vacation salary for the employees with monthly and hourly salary and the employees in fixed term employment relationship.
Good 3
The student can condlude employment contracts, can count the annual holiday days for the employees and count the salary for the employees wiht monthly salary.
Satisfactory 1
The student knows the regulations concerning employment contract, terminating the employment contract and basis for the annual holiday in the field.
Assessment Methods
Project report, a written assignment and examination. Numeric scale (0-5).