Employment Law

Catalog description

This course focuses on the complex and ever-evolving area of employment and labor law. Students will study the employment laws and legal guidelines that affect employer-employee relationships. Additionally, students will learn how to utilize employment law concepts in real-life workplace situations to make appropriate human resource management decisions. Topics will include: proper hiring and promotion practices, Federal and State labor laws, harassment, discrimination, and employee’s right to privacy.This course will use case studies, court cases, and relevant news events to provide students a current view of employment and labor law.