PLG 244 - Labor & Employment Law

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course focuses on the identification and application of laws regulating the interactions among employers, employees, and labor organizations representing employees. Emphasis is on the paralegal's role in labor contract negotiations, administrative and alternative dispute resolution proceedings concerning labor disputes, and the civil litigation process that arises from such disputes in both federal and state courts. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify and discuss the labor and employment laws applicable to employer/employee relationships; Discuss the rules and procedures and evidence applicable to administrative proceedings, labor arbitration, and court proceedings involving labor disputes; Describe the role of the paralegal in providing litigation support in administrative proceedings, arbitration, and court proceedings involving labor disputes; Identify the role of the paralegal in providing support for collective bargaining negotiations; Prepare and write contract negotiation proposals, grievances and demands for arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, employment discrimination claims, and post-arbitration letter briefs; Discuss relevant ethical issues; Apply relevant modern technologies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075)) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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