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, conditions of employment, and termination.

Prerequisites: HRM 255 recommended

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
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

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50