Human Resource and Law

An introduction to the principles of employment law, the principal theories, policies, and literature concerning federal and state regulations in the private and public sectors, in the context of problems that typically arise in the workplace. Issues, statutes, and case law examined include employment discrimination, New York State employment law, sexual orientation, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. This course will also address issues such as termination-at-will, negligent hiring and retention, wrongful discharge, privacy, and the drug-free workplace.