LAW 6420 - Labor and Employment

This course will cover issues such as employment agreements, independent contractors, employee rights, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, FMLA and other legally required leave, the Americans with Disabilities Act, benefits, wage and hour law, and safety. Students will learn the basic terminology and concepts of employment law so that they can work as a human resource professional or work with HR professionals or legal counsel to spot issues, create compliant policies and procedures, and solve employment problems.