Objective:
The course objective is to provide learners a broad overview of legal issues that govern and impact U.S employment relationships. Students will study and analyze a wide-range of relevant Federal and state laws, statutes, and regulations that impact the workplace.
General Course Topics:
- Employment relationships
- Employment law doctrines
- Employment law and regulations
- Employment law issues and trends
- Torts in employment law
- Labor laws and unions
- Employment discrimination
- Workplace sexual harassment laws and issues
- Diversity in the workplace
- Employee rights and privacy
- Employee protections against retaliation
- Workplace health and safety requirements
- Compensation, wage and hour regulation
- Benefit programs
- Performance management in the workplace