Fundamentals of Employment Law

Catalog description

This course provides a fundamental overview of the laws that apply to management. It explores the meaning of terms like employee and employer and emphasizes the importance of determining whether an employment relationship exists. Students will learn about employment discrimination, including its various types and the methods used to handle discrimination cases. Furthermore, the class addresses practical aspects of managing a diverse workforce. It discusses topics such as reasonable accommodations, work-life balance, pay, benefits, safety, and injury. Finally, the course concludes with discussions on employee privacy and terminations. By the end of the course, students will have gained a solid understanding of these topics and their relevance to human resources practices.