This course is intended to introduce students to the principles and practices of Labour and Employment Law.  Students who take this course will: Be able to explain the role of law in labour and employment relations and develop the capacity to continue advancing his/her knowledge in the area, Be able to explain the evolution of labour and employment legislation in the region and the implications for current employment relations, Be able to explain the social legislation governing collective bargaining, Be able to explain the scope, nature and purpose of protective legislation such as those governing human rights and employment standards, Be able to explain the major pieces of Jamaican labour legislation especially the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act (LRIDA), Be able to explain how industrial relations practice has been changed by the passing of the LRIDA and be able to analyze current workplace and industrial issues, processes and outcomes from a legal perspective.