Labour and Employment Law (Classroom & Synchronous e-Learning)

About This Course

This advanced course offers a comprehensive overview of labour and employment laws with a focus on Singapore as a base, while incorporating a comparative and international perspective into a significant portion of the content and assignments. The course aims to equip leaders, managers, professionals, and Human Resources (HR) practitioners with the knowledge of legal issues that can arise in the employment context and the practical measures to mitigate related risks effectively.

Participants will gain in-depth insights into:
1. The distinction between employees and gig workers.
2. The intricacies of contracts of employment and changing terms.
3. The role and implications of express terms such as non-compete clauses.
4. The importance of implied terms, including confidentiality and harassment.
5. The statutory duties concerning social security and discrimination.
6. The legal considerations around termination and retrenchment.

This course is essential for those tasked with managing human capital, ensuring that you are equipped with both the legal knowledge and practical strategies to navigate and mitigate legal risks in dynamic and multifaceted employment environments.

Preclusion: For NUS students undertaking this course THEN must not read read BMH5108 - Labour and Employment Law, GES1000 - Singapore Employment Law and Policies, GES1000T, SSB1204 - Singapore Employment Law, SSB1204T."