BUSINESS AND WORKERS' RIGHTS

The course is part of the Degree Course in Global Accounting and Finance with the aim of deepening the evolutionary trends that today profoundly influence economic actors and that involve the dimension of labour and human resources management. Artificial intelligence, sustainability, climate change, demographic dynamics are the contextual elements that need to be studied in depth, from the perspective of labour law, in order to understand how it is possible to govern these processes while guaranteeing the rights of the workers involved. The aim of the course is to provide an in-depth understanding of labour law and the practices adopted by companies with a view to promoting organisational and occupational well-being. The legal framework will be investigated taking into account the evolution and transformation of business models (global value chains, sustainable enterprises, benefit societies) and the competitive dynamics that persist in the global market. The course will explore the role of companies in promoting workers' rights, the challenges in maintaining fair labour practices and the impact of policies on employees at local, national and international levels.
A specific focus will be devoted to the implementation of ESG factors in personnel management processes, including recruitment, with particular emphasis on social/environmental certification tools and the practices adopted by the most innovative companies in order to promote sustainable and inclusive models oriented towards the valorisation of human capital. A further focus will be on the transparency-diligence binomial in the light of the new regulatory frameworks introduced at national and supranational level (sustainability reporting, due diligence, taxonomy), with the aim of delving into the feasibility and criticality of these instruments of accountability and traceability of the supply chain and their impact in promoting sustainable value chains.

Knowledge and understanding
1.1 Know the dynamics operating within global value chains and their impact on workers' rights.
1.2 To know the structure and operating rules of the labour market on a global scale, the labour law institutions that apply in the international context, regulatory actors and instruments of regulation
1.3 To interpret the evolution of labour legislation and its constituent sources with a focus on domestic legislation related to the implementation of sustainable corporate governance (due diligence, ESG, reporting)
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
2.1 To be able to identify the rules applicable to labour relations and the responsibilities of companies in the event of violation of workers' rights
2.2 Know how to identify and then relate the multilevel regulatory sources insisting on international labour law.
2.3 Apply normative and jurisprudential data within the context of reference, highlighting the purpose and criticality of regulatory sources.
3. Judgement skills
3.1 Interpret regulatory texts
3.2 Critically elaborate regulatory sources with particular reference to the relationship between national and supranational dimensions and multilevel jurisprudence
3.3 Solve practical cases related to labour law litigation.

There aren't conditions to attende the course

- Introductory profiles: Subjects, instruments, trends in the workers' rights-business relationship.
- Context factors: Globalisation, digitalisation, climate change, demographic dynamics as key factors in our framework;
- Global value chain: Peculiarities, legal issues, critical points;
- Labour standards and legal frameworks in the multilevel system;
- Sustainable business and workers' rights: Critical points and perspectives;
- Sustainable corporate governance and legal and ethical obligations;
- Reporting, Due diligence, EU Taxonomy as new tools to make business more responsible;
- Corporate strategies to promote organisational and employee wellbeing
- Case studies on the synergistic relationship between company and employee wellbeing

A Global Labour Law: Towards a New International Framework for Rights and Justice
Autori: Brino Vania, Perulli Adalberto
ISBN 9791221105483
Anno di pubblicazione 2024
It should be noted that the book can be purchased on the publisher's website (Giappichelli) at a cost of 28 euros (with a dedicated discount code).
The professor will be available for one hour per week for a dedicated meeting with the categories of students listed on the page https://www.unive.it/pag/42819/ for clarifications, in-depth discussions, and study support. The meeting should be scheduled via email with the professor.

The exam is oral.
The students have to know the topics discussed during the lessons using a correct language and a systematic view.
The verification of learning takes place through an oral examination. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered in the course using correct language and demonstrating the ability to link topics and personal development.
In particular:
The oral test consists of 3 open questions. Each question will be given a mark from 0 to 30. Passing the examination requires a minimum score of 18 in at least two out of three questions.
Concerning the grading (how the marks will be awarded):
Scores in the 18-22 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- sufficient knowledge and understanding applied with reference to the syllabus;
- limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, making independent judgements;
- sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language relating to the subject of the teaching
Scores in band 23-26 will be awarded in the presence of:
- discrete knowledge and applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- discrete ability to collect and/or interpret data, making autonomous judgements;
- fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language relating to the subject of the teaching.
Scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- good or very good knowledge and ability of applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- good or very good ability to collect and/or interpret texts by making autonomous judgements;
- fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of the specific language relating to the subject of the course.
Honours will be awarded where knowledge and ability, applied understanding with reference to the syllabus, judgement and communication skills are excellent.
The students have the possibility to organize a Working group and the result will be evaluate. The students have to do an oral presentation at the end of the course and a written paper. The team work/individual work will be evaluated on the basis of three parameters: originality of the theme; completeness; coherence with the topics of the course. The grade will be min 0 max 4 points.

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With regard to grading (the way in which marks will be awarded), regardless of whether attending or not:
A. marks in the 18-22 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- sufficient knowledge and applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, making independent judgements;
- sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to labour law;
B. scores in band 23-26 will be awarded in the presence of:
- discrete knowledge and applied comprehension skills with reference to the syllabus;
- discrete ability to collect and/or interpret data, making independent judgments;
- discrete communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language relating to labour law;
C. marks in the 27-30 bracket will be awarded in the presence of:
- good or very good knowledge and ability of applied understanding with reference to the syllabus;
- good or very good ability to collect and/or interpret data, making autonomous judgements;
- fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language relating to labour law.
D. Honours will be awarded in the presence of knowledge and ability of applied understanding with reference to the syllabus, excellent judgement and communication skills.

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Frontal lessons and practical cases.

Ca ’Foscari applies Italian law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) for the support and accommodation services available to students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities. If you have a motor, visual, hearing or other disability (Law 17/1999) or a specific learning disorder (Law 170/2010) and you require support (classroom assistance, technological aids for carrying out exams or exams individualized, accessible format material, note retrieval, specialist tutoring to support the study, interpreters or other) contact the Disability and DSA office disita@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development