MGMT 7345 - Employment Law for Managers

Three credit hours.

This course examines the laws that regulate the employment relationship with an emphasis on helping managers comply with this law. Topics include employment discrimination (age, religion, color, gender, national origin, race, disability), pre-employment inquiries and testing, seniority and promotions, affirmative action, sexual harassment, equal pay requirements, overtime and minimum wage rules, employee dismissal issues, worker safety and health, gay and lesbian work issues, employee privacy, time-off requirements, employment lawsuits, union issues, and whether someone is an employee or independent contractor. Legal cases are used extensively to increase student comprehension.