Employment Law

Become familiar with legislation and court decisions significant to human resources so that you can appreciate the concern related to employee rights and the sensitive nature of the employer’s role in dealing with evolving human resources management issues. The complex issues inherent in human resource management require a solid understanding of the interrelationship between state and federal legislation and court decisions, and of the daily activities of the human resources function. Explore issues that affect workplace policies such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, AIDS, alcohol and drugs, sexual harassment, privacy rights and related matters.