BUS 255 Employment Law
This course discusses employer/employee relationship under local, state, and federal laws and regulations. It explores historical development of labor relations and analyzes modern-day implications.
CIP: 52.0201
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
ENGL& 101, 2.0 grade or better
Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer (at Dean's discretion)
Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the general principles of employment law and how these relate to organizational objectives.
- Locate major federal and state employment laws and regulations and discuss their specific implications in the workplace.
- Use common law concepts to explain under what circumstances employment relationships begin and end.
- Recognize situations having legal repercussions as they relate to specific federal and state employment laws.
- Describe the role of federal and state oversight agencies in regulating employee and employer relations.
- Examine employment materials (e.g., employment contracts, employment applications, employee handbooks, and non-compete agreements) for legal implications and revise to meet legal requirements and organizational goals.
- Analyze how major federal and state statutes and regulations govern labor-management relations.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
Online, Hybrid, Web-enhanced