BUHR 255 Employment Law I

4 credits

This course covers employment laws and their effects on the first half of the employment life cycle. The creation and management of a diverse workforce are also included.

Quarters Offered: Fall

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

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

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 40