European Labour Law
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The course aims at:
- Analyzing the source of the European Labour Law;
- Examining the most relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in this field;
- Understanding the challenges faced by the EU in order to balance the economic interests with the social needs;
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of practical cases;
- Developing critical-thinking skills.
- Analyzing the source of the European Labour Law;
- Examining the most relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in this field;
- Understanding the challenges faced by the EU in order to balance the economic interests with the social needs;
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of practical cases;
- Developing critical-thinking skills.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should:
- Have advanced knowledge of the European Labour Law;
- Be able to identify and analyse the legal issues related to the topic;
- Conduct basic research on the topic;
- Think about the topic in a critical way
- Have advanced knowledge of the European Labour Law;
- Be able to identify and analyse the legal issues related to the topic;
- Conduct basic research on the topic;
- Think about the topic in a critical way
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
This course focuses on European Union social policy and labour law. Particular attention will be devoted to the historical development of European integration and to the origins and evolution of EU social policy.
The course addresses the following topics:
historical development of European integration and evolution of EU social policy;
institutions, sources, and fundamental principles of European Union law;
the free movement of workers within the European Union;
European Union citizenship and the related social rights;
fundamental social rights in EU law;
the principle of non-discrimination in EU law;
the notions of employer and employee under EU law;
collective labour relations at EU level;
working conditions and workers' protection under EU law;
the relationship between EU social policy and the international legal framework.
The course addresses the following topics:
historical development of European integration and evolution of EU social policy;
institutions, sources, and fundamental principles of European Union law;
the free movement of workers within the European Union;
European Union citizenship and the related social rights;
fundamental social rights in EU law;
the principle of non-discrimination in EU law;
the notions of employer and employee under EU law;
collective labour relations at EU level;
working conditions and workers' protection under EU law;
the relationship between EU social policy and the international legal framework.
Prerequisites for admission
Prior knowledge of EU law is not required. Attendance is strongly recommended.
Teaching methods
Teaching activities will be delivered through face-to-face lectures combined with interactive class discussions aimed at fostering students' critical understanding of the topics covered during the course. Teaching materials, including slides and other supporting documents, will be made available on the ARIEL platform. Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.
Teaching Resources
Students are required to study the materials made available on the ARIEL platform.
The suggested textbook is:
Teun Jaspers, Frans Pennings, Saskia Peters (eds.), European Labour Law, 2nd edition, Intersentia, 2024, Chapters 1-7.
The suggested textbook is:
Teun Jaspers, Frans Pennings, Saskia Peters (eds.), European Labour Law, 2nd edition, Intersentia, 2024, Chapters 1-7.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through a final oral examination aimed at verifying students' knowledge and understanding of the topics covered during the course, as well as their ability to apply the acquired knowledge through critical reasoning and legal analysis.
The evaluation will take into account:
knowledge and understanding of the course contents;
ability to critically re-elaborate the notions acquired;
ability to apply legal concepts and principles;
clarity of exposition and use of appropriate legal terminology.
The final assessment will be expressed on a 30-point grading scale. Students must obtain a minimum grade of 18/30 to pass the examination. Students who do not pass the exam may resit it in the next available examination session.
The evaluation will take into account:
knowledge and understanding of the course contents;
ability to critically re-elaborate the notions acquired;
ability to apply legal concepts and principles;
clarity of exposition and use of appropriate legal terminology.
The final assessment will be expressed on a 30-point grading scale. Students must obtain a minimum grade of 18/30 to pass the examination. Students who do not pass the exam may resit it in the next available examination session.
IUS/07 - LABOUR LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Marinelli Francesca
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Marinelli FrancescaProfessor(s)
Reception:
MONDAY 18.30
Section of Labour Law