BUSN208 — Employment Laws, Regulations & Compliance
BUSN 208 - Employment Laws, Regulations & Compliance BUSN 208 - Employment Laws, Regulations & Compliance 4 Credits This course is a survey of the federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law affecting the workplace. Topics include unlawful discrimination, employment at will, equal pay, wage and hour, workplace safety, union organizing and employee rights and the agencies that administer employment laws and regulations. Fees Quarters Typically pring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and supervisors and managers who want a better understanding of the employment legal environment. Certificate program in HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. The employment relationship 1.a. At will vs. just cause 1.b. Public sector vs. private sector 1.c. Explicit vs. implied employment contracts 2. Nondiscrimination 2.a. Protected classes 2.b. Affirmative action 2.c. Sexual harassment 3. Employee rights 3a. Privacy 3.b. Social media 3.c. Weapons 4. Family care and leaves 5. Wage and hour 6. Workplace safety and worker’s compensation 7. Union organizing 8. Regulatory agencies responsible for administering employment laws, statutes, and regulations Student Learning