BLAW 351 - Employment Law

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course is designed to meet the needs of business majors, students in the social sciences, or students in the field of human resources. It provides an overview of the legal protection provided to the employer-employee relationship, including a study of various pieces of legislation, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, ERISA, etc. The course focuses on legal issues concerning discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, and health. A study of the field of labor-management relations is also included. Emphasis is placed on the rights and duties of the employee as well as those of the employer. Legal and ethical dilemmas will be considered. Prerequisite: none. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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