BUSI 367 - Human Resource Law

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) 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:

Describe the legal structure surrounding employment law.
Analyze employment situations and research the applicable laws governing it.
Explain relevant law to employees/management.
Identify sources of liability within human resource management to mitigate risk.