HRM 260 Employment Law II

5 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: HRM 255 recommended and ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ENGL 99 (or placement into ENGL& 101)

Course Outcomes
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
Investigate and resolve internal complaints effectively
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 for business

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Problem Solving, the ability to analyze situations, explore possible responses, apply informed solutions, and evaluate results in relation to real‑world contexts.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50