Labour Law and Payroll Management and Accounting
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TFA0304 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-FE 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Hautamäki, Timo |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Mayvor Höglund, Timo Hautamäki | Swedish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 4 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25 | Mayvor Höglund, Timo Hautamäki | Swedish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 6 | 2008-10-27 – 2008-12-20 | Mayvor Höglund, Timo Hautamäki | Swedish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
Learning Outcomes
The introduction to Finnish legislation will give the student a basic knowledge of the Labour laws. The student will learn about the parties of an 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 be able to conduct tasks related to payroll administration. Knows laws and other regulations.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 39 h
- of which autonomous studies: 42 h
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. Paye tax, social security fee, statutory insurances, working hours, holiday, expenses compensation, fringe benefits, payroll accounting.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Bärlund, J. - Nybergh, F. - Petrell, K. 2005. Finlands civil- och handelsrätt. Helsingfors. Juristförbundets förlag.
- Bruun, N. - Koskull von A. 2003: Allmän arbetsrätt. Esbo. Schildt
- Eskola, A. (2007). Palkka. Työsuhteen ja palkanlaskennan perusteet. Keuruu. Otava.
- Legislation in force
- The descisions of the tax authorities
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
1 = the student has knowledges in labour law and payroll management and payroll accounting and is able to use his/her knowledge in practise
3 = the student has good knowledges in labour law and payroll management and payroll accounting and has good abilities to use his/her knowledge in practise
5 = the student has excellent knowledges in labour law and payroll management and payroll accounting and has excellent abilities to use his/her knowledge in practise
Assessment Methods
Project report, a written assignment, calculation task (25 %)and written exams (75 %). Numerical (0-5).