BUS 334: Human Resource Risk Management

Goal: To provide the student with an overview of various laws and regulations that determine the rights and obligations of employees and employers.
Content: Topics covered include the nature of the employment relationship and common law principles, prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of certain protected characteristics such as race and gender, wage and hour law, the Family Medical Leave Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and other similar areas of labor and employment law. The primary focus is on federal laws governing the employment relationship, but there will also be discussion of state and local laws.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 318, BUS 331.
Credit: 3
Note: This course is offered online through the Rize consortium. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for additional details and information on enrolling in the course.
Degree Level: Undergraduate