LEGAL 267 - Employment Law

5.0 Credits
Covers state and federal law regarding pre-employment, employment, civil rights, employee/employer rights, labor and affirmative action issues; working conditions, wages, health and safety standards; employee liability; employment termination; unemployment and pension rights. Prerequisite: LEGAL 200 or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws appropriate to employment law. [COMMUNICATE]
Demonstrate a basic substantive knowledge of the issues from pre-interview and recruiting practices through termination of employment. [COMMUNICATE]
Demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and employee. [COMMUNICATE]
Apply the practical skills necessary for a paralegal to work in the area of employment law with an attorney. [ACT]