Course description

This course will begin by explaining primary sources of law and exploring the judicial process, which will include an overview of state and federal court systems, state and federal administrative agencies, jurisdiction, class actions, the civil litigation process, and alternative dispute resolution.  It will next look at job classification:  whether a worker is an employee, an independent contractor or a student intern.  Next this course will review job selection and hiring issues, such as resume fraud, background checks, questions considered inappropriate to job seekers, employee contracts, non-competition and arbitration agreements, protecting trade secrets, job references, and vicarious liability.  Finally, this course will cover selected legal disputes surrounding job termination: claims of wrongful discharge and violation of whistleblower laws. 

What will i learn?

• After completion of the course, students will have gained comprehensive knowledge about the primary sources of law and the judicial process, specifically as they relate to hiring and firing.
• Students will have a thorough understanding of job classification, selection, and hiring issues such as resume fraud, background checks, inappropriate questions, and contracts. They will also gain insights into the complexities of binding agreements like non-competition clauses and arbitration agreements.
• The course will also equip students with the knowledge to critically analyze and handle legal disputes surrounding job termination, including claims of wrongful discharge and violations of whistleblower laws. This knowledge will help them navigate the legal landscape of Human Resources confidently and effectively.

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