LAWS C03 - Employment Rights of Individua

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

This course surveys the rights and liabilities of employees and employers in a nonunion context. Types of legislation studied include workers¿ compensation, unemployment compensation, social security, occupational safety and health, and regulation of wages, hours and working conditions. Historical background, statutory language, and judicial and administrative interpretation are studied. Additionally, the course will survey modern judicial and legislative developments in the area of wrongful discharge and modification of the common law doctrines relating to the ¿at-will¿ employee.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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