MGT 3680 - Human Resources and the Law (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course focuses on the body of employment law relevant to the management of human resources (HR), with a focus on U.S. federal laws. This includes recognizing the different sources of regulations, as well as understanding the employer’s obligations under these regulations. The goals are to provide students with an understanding of the employer’s approaches to reduce the likelihood of litigation, as well as how to respond to charges and investigations in the event of litigation. We will discuss these issues with respect to the functions of workforce planning, recruiting, selection, training, performance management, compensation, benefits, safety/health, and labor relations with particular emphasis on the impact of federal regulation on these key HR functions.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours