B2562 - SOCIAL JUSTICE AND LABOUR STANDARDS

Learning outcomes

The importance of achieving social justice is nowadays more pressing than in the recent past, with the rise in inequality and exclusion, which is a threat to social cohesion, economic growth and human progress. With climate change, demographic changes, technological development and, more generally, globalization, we are witnessing a world of work that is changing at an unprecedented pace and scale. How and with which tools can these challenges be addressed to offer possibilities for the pursuit of social justice in a more complex world of work? What is the role that can be effectively played by Labour Standards? Examining, discussing and dealing with these two fundamental issues is the main purpose of the Course.

Course contents

Part I - Evolution and trends of International Labour Law (Giuseppe Casale):

1) The role of the ILO and the promotion of Social Justice. 2) International Labour Standards and Social Justice. 3) The ILO 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. 4) Policies and tools for the promotion of international social rights. 5) The ILO Centenary Declaration and the future of work. 6) The ILO’s Decent Work Agenda. 7) The Global Coalition for Social Justice. 8) Wrap up and main findings.

Part II - International Labour Standards (Matteo Turrin):

9) Contents of International Labour Law. 10) Freedom of association and collective bargaining. 11) Forced labour and child labour. 12) Working and resting times. 13) Remuneration. 14) Health and safety at work. 15) Equality and non-discrimination. 16) Termination of employment.

 

Readings/Bibliography

Textbook:

G. Casale, Fundamentals of International Labour Law, Giappichelli, 2023, third edition (Part I: chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10; Part II: selected issues).

Teaching methods

Lessons with case discussions, materials and summary slides. In addition, to support learning, seminars, practical exercises and workshops will be proposed.

The lessons will be held in person, with integrative digital teaching interventions through Virtuale.

The course links to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Assessment methods

The final examination consists of an oral test.

During the examination, the student will have to answer some general questions relating to the fundamentals of the course, as well as some more specific questions.

The assessment will take into account the student's ability to answer the questions in a consistent manner and with language properties, to reason critically, to find, interpret and apply the rules correctly, and to link the various fundamentals of international labour law.

Teaching tools

Slides and supporting teaching material will be made available on Virtuale, where announcements and/or news will also be posted.

Office hours

See the website of Matteo Turrin

See the website of Giuseppe Casale