The course is an overview of the laws applicable to the employment relationship. Subjects addressed include employment at will and job security, regulated discrimination in employment (Title VII, ADA, ADEA), employee privacy and protection from instrusive employment practices, employee duties and promises (duty of loyalty, trade secrets, covenants not to compete) and regulation of compensation and benefits (Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act). This course does not focus on labor law or concerted activities of employees.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Numeric Grade and ONE-Time Pass Option is Available, or Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 20
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.