030175 KU Introduction to EU Labour Law (2026W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 14.09.2026 00:01 to Mo 28.09.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until We 14.10.2026 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The written exam will take place on 4 November 2026. If you do not pass, you may retake it on 2 December 2026.
- Wednesday 07.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Thursday 08.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- N Wednesday 14.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Thursday 15.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Wednesday 21.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Thursday 22.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM44 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 4.OG
- Wednesday 04.11. 09:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Wednesday 02.12. 09:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The concept of the course is based on providing students with a comprehensive picture of European labour and social security law, including its practical relevance. The course builds on the students' knowledge of national labour law, and European law. The main focus of the course is on the in-depth presentation of European labour law using decisions by the CJEU and its effects on national law. In addition, the main features of the coordination of social security benefits are presented and discussed.The course material is processed by analysing the current legal basis and relevant decisions of the CJEU as well as by means of practical case studies. Current problems are taken up and discussed.After successful completion of the course, students are able to recognize and analyse labour law problems in the European context, to solve concrete case studies independently on the basis of legal texts, and to act as competent discussion partners in discussions with experts.To understand the contents and goals of the course described above, it is recommended that students already have an advanced knowledge of Austrian or any other national labour and social security law (ideally already successfully completed the Modulprüfung Arbeits- und Sozialrecht), since the course builds on this knowledge. Knowledge in the field of European law is also an advantage.Active participation in this course is a mandatory requirement for the application to the Hugo Sinzheimer Moot Court Competition (for more information see https://arbeitsrecht.univie.ac.at/lehre/moot-courts-aus-arbeitsrecht/hugo-sinzheimer-moot-court-competition/
Assessment and permitted materials
The assessment is based on two elements:
1. Active class participation throughout the units (30%)
2. Final written exam (70%).Active participation in the course, and attendance at lectures is required. Up to two absences are permitted, but can negatively influence your class participation grade.
The written examination consists of two short cases and knowledge questions.Permitted aids:
- Class participation: Students will be given short case studies and are expected to prepare potential solutions at home. During class, we will discuss approaches to solving the cases.
- Written exam: Students may bring physical copies of uncommented EU legislative texts (Directives and Regulations). The list of the required texts will be uploaded in Moodle. Please, print these texts and bring them to each unit.
1. Active class participation throughout the units (30%)
2. Final written exam (70%).Active participation in the course, and attendance at lectures is required. Up to two absences are permitted, but can negatively influence your class participation grade.
The written examination consists of two short cases and knowledge questions.Permitted aids:
- Class participation: Students will be given short case studies and are expected to prepare potential solutions at home. During class, we will discuss approaches to solving the cases.
- Written exam: Students may bring physical copies of uncommented EU legislative texts (Directives and Regulations). The list of the required texts will be uploaded in Moodle. Please, print these texts and bring them to each unit.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The assessment is based on two elements:
1. Active class participation throughout the units (30%)
2. Final written exam (70%).Active course participation and lecture attendance are required. Up to two absences are permitted, but they may negatively affect your class participation grade.The written examination consists of short cases and knowledge questions.Students who sat the final written exam on 4 November 2026 and did not achieve a passing result may take the substitute exam on 2 December 2026. The same applies to students who were absent from the written exam due to illness (a doctor’s note is required). The grade earned on the substitute exam replaces the grade of the final exam and will be used to determine the final course grade.To pass the course, you must score at least 51% of the points on the written exam.
1. Active class participation throughout the units (30%)
2. Final written exam (70%).Active course participation and lecture attendance are required. Up to two absences are permitted, but they may negatively affect your class participation grade.The written examination consists of short cases and knowledge questions.Students who sat the final written exam on 4 November 2026 and did not achieve a passing result may take the substitute exam on 2 December 2026. The same applies to students who were absent from the written exam due to illness (a doctor’s note is required). The grade earned on the substitute exam replaces the grade of the final exam and will be used to determine the final course grade.To pass the course, you must score at least 51% of the points on the written exam.
Examination topics
1. Introduction: Evolution of EU social policy in the Treaties; Free movement of workers Art 45 TFEU, Regulation 492/2011 on the free movement of workers, Citizens’ Rights Directive 2004/38/EG.2. Directive 2003/88/EC (working time).3-4. Protection against discrimination: Art 19 TFEU, Art 21 CFR; discrimination on the basis of gender: 153 TFEU, Directive 2006/54/EC on equal opportunities of men and women; Directive 2023/970/EU (Pay transparency); Framework Directive 2000/78/EC (religion, belief, disability, age, sexual orientation); Directive 2000/43/EC on equal treatment irrespective of race and ethnic origin.5. “Non-standard work”: Directive 97/81/EC on part-time work, Directive 1990/70/EC on fixed-term work, Directive 2008/104/EC on temporary agency work.6. Restructuring of companies and participation of employees in business decision: Directive 98/59/EC on collective redundancies, Directive 2001/23 on transfer of undertakings.The use of an uncommented collection of legal documents is permitted. The list of the required texts will be uploaded in Moodle. Please, print these texts and bring them to each unit.
Reading list
The power point presentations, the legal texts and cases will be uploaded on Moodle.Further readings:
Hießl, Basics on european Social Law, 2nd ed. 2021.
Jaspers/Pennings/Peters, European Labour Law (2nd ed, 2024) (available for a student price of € 55,- at Intersentia: https://www.larcier-intersentia.com/en/european-labour-law-2nd-edition-9781839703096.html).
Hießl, Basics on european Social Law, 2nd ed. 2021.
Jaspers/Pennings/Peters, European Labour Law (2nd ed, 2024) (available for a student price of € 55,- at Intersentia: https://www.larcier-intersentia.com/en/european-labour-law-2nd-edition-9781839703096.html).
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