Employment Law

Catalog description

Emphasizes the statutory and common laws that govern the employment relationship. Explores the role of federal and state administrative agencies in handling employment-related claims. Specific attention is given to the laws that create and terminate the employment relationship, documentation of employment practices, and litigation of employment-related claims, including discrimination and wrongful termination. Students will learn about the laws governing the rights of the employer and the employee regarding privacy in the workplace. Emphasis on client interviewing and form preparation as roles of the paralegal in the employment litigation process.