ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course is designed to expose students to some of the most topical and interesting issues in law, work and technology. Topics to be covered may change from time to time, and may include the following: philosophical foundations of law, work and technology; classification of workers in the modern economy; automation of work; algorithmic management; employee conduct and technology; workplace surveillance; organising in the digital age; collective bargaining, technology and platform work.
Critical response to readings
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Research essay or law reform submission
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching). The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. - Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. Click here for the LLB Program course list Other Information Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be published on the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when known.