Introduction to Employment Law
Gain an overview and analysis of the federal employment laws, plus real case studies.
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CostIntroduction to Employment Law
Gain an overview and analysis of the federal employment laws, plus real case studies.
What you’ll be able to do — competencies
- Recognize the guidelines related to employee hiring practices
- Identify the elements of an employee handbook and company policies that are used to enforce personnel practices
- Recognize the legal requirements related to employee pay structure and record-keeping of employee records
- Describe the principles of anti-discrimination laws
- Recognize the legal guidelines that apply when terminating employees and the steps to reduce the risk of litigation
- Differentiate between independent contractors versus employees in terms of tax obligations, workers’ compensation, job benefits, and liability for worker’s action or injury to work
Course description
The class will cover an overview of federal employment laws, the rights they confer on employees, and the corresponding responsibility on employers, as well as the processes involved in enforcing these rights and respective responsibilities. In addition to an overview and analysis of the federal employment laws, the class will provide real case studies to provide students with an understanding of how the laws apply to each stage of employment and how such application translates to real employment settings.
Syllabus
Session 1
- Introduction to Employment Law and Intellectual Property Law
- At-will doctrine
- Wage and Hour Laws
Session 1 Assignments
Complete the following prior to the next session:
- Read Chapters 1, 2 , 3, and 6
- Review session notes and handouts
Session 2
- Job descriptions, job advertisements and interviews
- Employee files
- Employee Handbook
- Record-keeping Requirements
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Title VII
- Sexual Harassment
Session 2 Assignments
Complete the following prior to the next session:
- Read Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 12
- Review session notes and handouts
Session 3
- Termination
- Independent Contractors
Session 3 Assignments
Complete the following prior to the next session:
- Read Chapters 10 and 12
- Review session notes and handouts
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