Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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BUHR 260 Employment Law II

4 credits
This course covers employment laws and their effects on the second half of the employment life cycle, including benefits, compensation, performance, terms and conditions of employment, and termination.

Prerequisites: BUHR 255 .
Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Describe the implications of employment laws on compensation, benefits, occupational safety and health, and conditions of employment
  • Explain best practices for managing performance and termination of employees
  • Identify the legal issues associated with downsizing and its effects on employees and the organization
  • Identify union and collective bargaining issues and prepare for compliance with employment laws
  • Effectively investigate and resolve internal complaints
  • Identify resources to keep up-to-date with changing legal requirements
  • Describe the differences between state and federal employment laws
  • Analyze and draw conclusions about employment law cases