LABOUR LAW, WELLBEING AND ORGANISATIONAL INNOVATION

The Bachelor's degree in Economics and Governance of Public Organizations is designed to train professionals capable of operating effectively within public organizations, with particular attention to the economic, political, and legal dynamics that influence their management. The goal is to prepare graduates to understand and analyze governance processes, public policies, human resource management, and organizational innovations within public administrations. In this context, the course in Labor Law, Well-being, and Organizational Innovation plays a fundamental role in providing students with the knowledge necessary to understand how legal norms, workplace well-being policies, and organizational innovation processes can impact human resource management. Moreover, the course allows students to explore how labor policies and employee well-being can enhance the quality of public service and the effectiveness of organizations. The interdisciplinary and dynamic approach of the Bachelor's degree in Economics and Governance of Public Organizations is also applied in the teaching of Labor Law, Well-being, and Organizational Innovation, where lectures, case study analyses, practical simulations, and group discussions are combined. Experts and professionals will be invited to share their experience and analyze current issues related to labor law, well-being, and organizational innovation with the students.

In this perspective, the course aims to deepen labor law with the goal of providing students with:
- A solid understanding of the regulations governing employment relationships, in order to comprehend the legal implications related to the transformations of social, cultural, and economic structures (sources of law; establishment of the relationship; contracts balancing stability and flexibility; execution of the employment relationship; rights, duties, and powers of the parties; brief overview of the collective dimension).
- Competence in the analysis and interpretation of organizational dynamics, in order to understand the measures and processes necessary to ensure the well-being of workers and promote sustainable and resilient models (organizational and labor well-being between synergies and challenges).
- An attitude for critical analysis of legal structures, considering the trends influencing labor law (digitalization, demographic challenges, inclusion, sustainability).
- The ability to reflect on the macro and micro context of employment relationships and the labor market, in order to identify best practices to adopt within organizations, with a view to promoting human capital and making administrations resilient and sustainable.
- The ability to guide business decisions towards sustainability and ethics (exploring how the adoption of innovative and sustainable organizational models has a strong component of corporate social responsibility; examining the long-term benefits of ethical business practices, not only for the well-being of employees but also for the competitiveness and reputation of the organization).

no pre-requirement requested

The course aims to address the main topics related to labor law in relation to the challenges induced by the evolution of the social, economic, and cultural framework. Digitalization, Well-being, Demographic Challenges, and Inclusion are the focal points within which an in-depth analysis will develop. The goal is to systematize the implications of these factors on labor relations and human resource management policies, subsequently examining the regulatory framework and defining, from a prospective viewpoint, future trends. The reflection also aims to outline the models and processes to be adopted in order to embark on paths oriented towards organizational innovation, respecting workers' rights and enhancing human capital.
Thematic Index:
Introductory Profiles: Foundations of Labor Law in relation to well-being and organizational innovation.
First Part: Definitional Framework; the main actors in labor law: employer, worker, trade unions; sources of labor law: constitution, laws, collective agreements, case law.
Second Part: Trends and perspectives in labor regulation in a multi-level dimension.
Focus: Digitalization, AI, and workers' rights among challenges, risks, and opportunities.
First Part: The evolution of work in the digital age: telework, automation, artificial intelligence; the legal implications of technological innovation; the digitalization of contracts and protection of workers' data; the role of new technologies in increasing organizational well-being.
Second Part: The evolution of labor regulations in response to technological and social changes; hybrid work and new forms of work organization; protection of workers' rights in the digital age.
Focus: Human capital as a strategic resource.
• Corporate welfare policies and their impact on well-being.
• Continuous training as a tool for adapting to innovation.
• New skills required by innovative organizations.
Focus: Organizational well-being and work well-being.
First Part: Definitional framework; systematization of the regulatory framework; identification of involved parties; organizational well-being indicators in companies and implementation tools; corporate practices oriented towards employee health and well-being; leadership styles that promote well-being; creating inclusive and diverse work environments.
Second Part: Mobbing, Work Stress, and Burnout Prevention; systematization of the regulatory framework; case studies; counteracting practices; causes and consequences of work stress; prevention interventions: training, work management, improvement of the environment.
Focus: Demographic challenges and their impact on organizing and managing labor relations.
Focus: Sustainability, ESG factors, and resilience in organizational models.

The book will be communicate at the beginning of the course.
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 oral exam consists of 3 open questions. Each question will be awarded a mark ranging from 0 to 30. Passing the examination requires a minimum mark of 18 in at least two out of three questions.
Regarding 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 pertaining to labour matter
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 judgments;
- fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to labour matter
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 judgments;
- fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language relating to labour matter

Honours will be awarded for excellent knowledge and ability, applied understanding with reference to the syllabus, judgement and communication skills.

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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 relating 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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The course will consist of lessons, seminars/workshops held by attendance students, meetings with experts or operators.

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