LY/HR235 BR - Labour Law and Labour Rights (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Brantford, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This course critically examines the legal and social dimensions of labour law in Canada and internationally. Students will examine labour law as a means of distributing power between individual workers and managers and between social classes. Students will consider the role of international regimes in shaping local labour laws such as the International Labour Organisation and ‘free' trade as well as other possible topics including the political role of unions, workplace dangers, strikes, compensation, wrongful dismissal, discrimination and human rights at work.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• MA in a relevant social science discipline OR LLB along with significant work experience in a field directly related to course content.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with a background in interdisciplinary study and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Critically examine the legal and social dimensions of labour law in Canada and internationally.
• Examine labour law as a means of distributing power between individual workers and managers and between social classes.
• Consider the role of international regimes in shaping local labour laws such as the International Labour Organisation and ‘free' trade.
• Cover possible topics including the political role of unions, workplace dangers, strikes, compensation, wrongful dismissal, discrimination and human rights at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level