LABOUR LAW AND CONTRACTS IN CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Within the Innovation and Management for Culture and Creativity degree program, the Labour Law and Contracts in Cultural and Creative Industries course aims to provide the tools for knowledge, understanding, and application of regulatory techniques and national and supranational disciplines relating to employment relationships in creative contexts and intellectual property rights protections (copyright, trademark protection in cultural industries).
Specifically, the curriculum encompasses both fundamental aspects of labour law (worker classification, legal protections, contractual arrangements), addressing the sector’s growing economic importance alongside the often-precarious working conditions experienced by professionals in the field, as well as sector-specific considerations such as intellectual property rights protection. It also explores current topics relevant to the sector, which may be further analysed through students' participation and group presentations.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply analytical tools for understanding and implementing national and supranational regulatory frameworks governing labour in the cultural and creative sectors
- Acquire and use a correct and effective language in the regulation of labour relations
- Navigate the complexities of the current labour market and various contractual arrangements, both as employees and employers
- Evaluate their rights and obligations as employees
- Develop and assess effective human resource management strategies within the regulatory framework, from the perspective of managers and/or employers

No specific prerequisites are required

Introduction to Work in Cultural and Creative Industries & Legal Sources: International and European legal frameworks; The role of national legislation and collective bargaining
Status of Artists and Cultural/Creative Professionals: Employment relationship and contract types; Self-employment models
Working Conditions in Cultural and Creative Sectors: Spatial and temporal dimensions of work performance; Remuneration of work performance; Social security
Intellectual Property Rights: Copyright and related rights; Brand protection in cultural industries; Case law on appropriation art
Special Topics: Transnational work; Child labor regulations in the entertainment sector

- A comprehensive textbook on employment in the entertainment industry (to be defined).
- Supplementary academic articles and case studies.
- Instructor-provided slides and handouts covering intellectual property rights.

The assessment of learning takes place by means of an oral test. At the beginning of the course, the lecturer specifies how group work will be assessed, if any.

oral

Regarding the grading scale, regardless of attendance mode, scores will be assigned based on the level (sufficient/limited, moderate, good/very good, excellent) of:
-knowledge and understanding of the course program;
-ability to apply knowledge and formulate independent judgements;
-ability to communicate using the appropriate technical language of the subject.
A. Scores in the 18-22 range will be given when the skills described above are demonstrated at a sufficient or limited level.
B. Scores in the 23-26 range will be given when the skills described above are demonstrated at a moderate level.
C. Scores in the 27-30 range will be given when the skills described above are demonstrated at a good or very good level.
D. Honours will be assigned when the skills described above are demonstrated at an excellent level.

The teaching is organized into a) lectures accompanied by educational materials available on the university's Moodle e-learning platform; b) thematic in-depth studies that will be analyzed, discussed and presented by small groups in the classroom, also based on materials provided by the instructor.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development