BUHR 255 Employment Law I

• Describe the effects of employment laws on human resource (HR )and organizations
• Explain the concepts of employee rights and employer responsibilities
• Explain HR’s role in risk management and compliance
• Explain the U.S. court system as it relates to employment law
• Explain the concepts of employment at will, equal employment, affirmative action, disparate treatment, adverse impact, and retaliation
• Explain how to reasonably accommodate and address work-life conflicts
• Explain the concept of creating a diverse workplace to enhance employee perceptions of fairness and equity throughout the organization
• Describe the differences between state and federal employment laws
• Analyze and draw conclusions about employment law cases