HRMG 720 - Employment Law and Labor Relations

3 Credits
This course covers employer and employee related issues through an examination of major federal and state laws governing the employment relationship such as: National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Emphasis is placed on the strategic planning and management problem-solving skills required for hiring, directing and terminating workers in both non-union and union environments. Students will consider short and long-term legal and ethical consequences of legal compliance and noncompliance.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): HRMG 700 and LEGL 710