PAR-2580 Employment Law

Credits 3
An examination of the rights and duties of employers and employees and the role of the paralegals as part of the team representing each. Topics include the rights and duties of all parties when hiring, promoting, transferring, and terminating employees; privacy and discrimination issues; hour and wage laws; the role of government and labor unions; and workmen compensation issues for employment injuries.
Prerequisite(s): Reading Readiness.
Course Outcomes

Discuss the scope of employment law and its applications in the workplace.
Analyze rights, obligations, and liabilities in the employment process and work environment.
Evaluate current laws and regulations related to safety and fairness in the workplace.
Analyze major common law cases and statutes that are relevant to employment law.