Employment Law
This course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles of employment law and the statutory frameworks which regulate the employment relationship.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks. Wednesday 18.45 - 21.45
Online course available also on same night
Entry Requirements
NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €280.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees is available to:
Individuals on Full Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Disability Allowance, or One Parent Family Payment.
Full-time Mulgrave St Campus learners.
Senior citizens.
Please note: Full payment is required to process applications. These discounts apply to tuition only (not materials fees). Proof is required at registration.
Course Description
• Employment law principles and provisions and of the Irish legal system and the influence of European law on Irish employment law
• Individual employment rights to include discrimination, maternity, adoptive and parental leave, part-time and fixed-term work, agency work, payment of wages etc.
• The contract of employment within the context of scenarios to include terms and conditions, pay and pension, termination, dismissal, leave, duties
• Employer response to the impact of Data Protection and Freedom of Information in the management and maintenance of employee information in the workplace
• The role of employment legislation and institutions in combatting discrimination and harassment to promote equality in workplace
• Assess the facts in defined breaches of employment law and legal procedures of redress and remedies
• Understanding of the status, interpretation and implementation and implementation of collective bargaining
• Legal significance of Human Resource grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures
• Legislative framework of health, safety and welfare at work regulations
• The role and function of labour relations institutions and trade unions and the legal procedures of redress
• The impact of employment law in vocational areas
NOTE: The theory exam for this course will be held onsite in the Limerick campus.
6N4322 Employment Law
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344