BUSI 367 - Human Resource Law

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 210 or HOSP 350 or CNST 270 or GOVT 170 or GOVT 200 or permission of the instructor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course offers an introduction to the laws and regulations employers are bound to in the course of their relationship with their employees. The course will focus on the evolution of the employment relationship, the employment discrimination and the obligations employers owe to their employees. Case studies are used extensively.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legal structure surrounding employment law.
Analyze employment situations and research the applicable laws governing those situations
Students should be able to explain relevant laws to employees/management and apply them to specific situations
Demonstrate the understanding of human resource legal concepts in order to work with management to identify liability and mitigate risk