Practitioner's Guide to Labor Law

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This course is a practical overview of the main employment law issues in the American workplace. Using mock exercises, outside speakers, and writing exercises (such as drafting communications to government agencies or corporate clients), and drawing from current developments in the law, students will explore concepts underlying employment law and practice skills involved in delivering legal advice and counsel in this area. While focusing on representing an employer, students will explore issues from perspectives of the employee and compliance enforcers and will also attain practical familiarity with providing legal advice which can be applied in any business context.