HRM 541 Employment Law and Regulations

Today’s human resource manager must be knowledgeable in employment law and regulations and must be able to interpret and apply them to real-world scenarios encountered in the workplace. Focusing on United States employment law and regulations, students survey legal issues in employer-employee relationships and employment status. Students examine the doctrine of employment at will, the wide range of employee protections provided through federal and state laws, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s enforcement of anti-discrimination laws. Students also explore the role of labor unions, including their economic impact on organizations and the process of negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements. Pre-requisite(s): HRM 509, or LAP 528, or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

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