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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW3311 Individual Employment Relations Law Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. FATMA BURCU SAVAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. FATMA BURCU SAVAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Students of Engineering Department mostly will be employer’s representatives and interact with blue collar workers when they begin to work as a white collar-worker. On the other hand, they will subject to their contract and Labour Law Nr. 4857 as an employer. Therefore aim of the course is to give students the basic knowledge about these topics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Defines the basic terms of Labour Law such as employer, emloyee, subcontractor and quasi emloyee.
II. Determines the types of employment contracts and analyzes the conditions and consequences of each type.
III. Distinguishes employment contracts from the other contracts which contain the obligation to perform work.
IV. Defines the rights and obligations of the employee based on the employment contract.
V. Defines the rights and obligations of the employer based on the employment contract.
VI. Analyzes the obligations of the employee after the termination of the employment contract.
VII. Analyzes the features of the employee who have labour security.
VIII. Determines the wages, severence pays and compensations and states the amounts.
IX. Evaluates the termination of the employment contract by the employee or employer and its legal consequences.
X. Analyzes the regulations about working and resting times.

Course Content

1. Week : Basic Principles and The Concept of Labour Law
2. Week : Sources of Labour Law and The Basic Terms: Employee and Quasi Employee
3. Week : Basic Terms: Workplace (Unit) and Employer, Subcontractor, The Limitations and Consequences of Employer-Subcontractor Relationship
4. Week : The Definition and Forms of Employment Contracts: Employment Contracts with Definite and Indefinite Term Work, Part-Time and Full-Time Employment Contracts and Subspecies
5. Week : Practical Course
6. Week : Additional Types of Employment Contracts: Seasonal Contracts, Contracts with Probation Clause and Temporary Emloyment Relationship
7. Week : Obligations of Employee: To Perform Work, To Obey, To Abide the Duty of Loyalty, Not to Compete
8. Week : Obligations of the Employer: To Pay the Wages, Concept and Types of Wages
9. Week : Mid-Term Exam
10. Week : Obligations of the Employer: Equal Treatment and the Essence of the Obligation, Duty to Protect Employee and the Suspension of the Contract
11. Week : Termination of the Contract and Notice for the Termination
12. Week : Job Security System: Distinction Between Terminations which Prerequisites Notification and Termination of the Contracts for Just Cause
13. Week : Legal Consequences of the Termination of the Contract: Severance Pay, Certificate of Employment and Certificate of Release (Acquittance)
14. Week : Practical Course and Quiz
15. Week : Organization of Work: Working Time and Time for Rest, Annual Leave with Pay

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Principles and The Concept of Labour Law
2) Sources of Labour Law and The Basic Terms: Employee and Quasi Employee
3) Basic Terms: Workplace (Unit) and Employer, Subcontractor, The Limitations and Consequences of Employer-Subcontractor Relationship
4) The Definition and Forms of Employment Contracts: Employment Contracts with Definite and Indefinite Term Work, Part-Time and Full-Time Employment Contracts and Subspecies
5) Practical Course
6) Additional Types of Employment Contracts: Seasonal Contracts, Contracts with Probation Clause and Temporary Emloyment Relationship
7) Obligations of Employee: To Perform Work, To Obey, To Abide the Duty of Loyalty, Not to Compete
8) Obligations of the Employer: To Pay the Wages, Concept and Types of Wages
9) Obligations of the Employer: Equal Treatment and the Essence of the Obligation, Duty to Protect Employee and the Suspension of the Contract
10) Termination of the Contract and Notice for the Termination
11) Job Security System: Distinction Between Terminations which Prerequisites Notification and Termination of the Contracts for Just Cause
12) Legal Consequences of the Termination of the Contract: Severance Pay, Certificate of Employment and Certificate of Release (Acquittance)
13) Practical Course and Quiz
14) Organization of Work: Working Time and Time for Rest, Annual Leave with Pay

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Tankut Centel/Murat Demircioğlu, İş Hukuku,Beta Yayınları, İstanbul 2012.
Haluk Hadi Sümer, İş Hukuku, Mimoza Yayınları, Konya 2011.
Ercan Akyiğit, İş Hukuku, Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara 2010.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 65
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 2 32
Application 2 2 4
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.