Employment Law and Workplace Ethics (HRM 204)
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HRM 204 – Employment Law and Workplace Ethics
Module Objective
To provide learners with an understanding of employment law, workplace rights, responsibilities
and ethical HR practice.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
• Explain fundamental employment-law principles.
• Identify employer and employee responsibilities.
• Recognise workplace legal risks.
• Apply ethical HR practices.
• Explain fair employment practices.
• Handle basic workplace disciplinary and grievance matters.
Module Content
1. Introduction to Employment Law
2. Employment Contracts3. Employee Rights
4. Employer Responsibilities
5. Working Conditions
6. Working Hours and Leave
7. Wages and Benefits
8. Workplace Discipline
9. Grievance Management
10. Termination of Employment
11. Workplace Discrimination
12. Harassment
13. Occupational Safety
14. Employment Ethics
15. HR Compliance
Note: Lecturers should contextualize this module to the applicable labour and employment
legislation in Sierra Leone and other relevant jurisdictions where appropriate.
Expected Outcome
Learners will be able to recognise employment-law and ethical issues and support compliant and
responsible HR practices.
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education