FSC 280 - Fire Service Law

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Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

Presents an introduction to Fire Service Law. Emphasis is placed: basic principals of law, various legal cases with outcomes of interpretations of the law, civil actions against fire and emergency service organizations, criminal actions against firefighters, negligence actions, discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, workers' compensation, F.L.S.A., liabilities in termination of employment, family and medical leave act, O.S.H.A., others codes, products liability, age discrimination, labor and employment laws, collective bargaining, and general overview of other legislation affecting the fire service. Including a review of the court jurisdiction system. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (Su)

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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