The document outlines employment law simulations developed by Caroline Strevens and Roger Welch at the University of Portsmouth, focusing on scenarios involving unfair and constructive dismissal claims. It details the assessment process, including group discussions, videoed witness statements, tribunal form drafting, and online negotiations, all designed to provide practical experience. The simulations can also be adapted for students in HRM programs.

1. EMPLOYMENT LAW SIMULATIONS Caroline Strevens & Roger Welch, School of Law, University of Portsmouth

2. SCENARIOS John v Wessex County Council Unfair Dismissal claim Jane v Barchester County Council Constructive Wrongful Dismissal Claim Written Documentation Assessment Briefing Written Statements of Terms Letters between the Parties Law Firms representing employer & employee

3. GROUP DISCUSSION BOARDS Main vehicle for discussion within groups and with tutors Videoed witness statements Fact –finding - selective release of material once students identify issues Drafting - completion of Tribunal Forms on behalf of clients

4. On-line Negotiation Undertake negotiation exercise through exchanges of documents ‘ Law firms’ using closed discussion boards to plan strategy and agree documents Allows tutors to monitor student contribution and provide advice if needed to prevent students going off-course Scheduled workshops to provide face to face contact as a safety net

5. INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN WORK Production of final submission on behalf of client to Employment Tribunal Students can use but also choose to deviate from the group approach All stages of the assessment are practical in nature Can be adapted for use with students on, for example, HRM programmes