BLA 306 - Employment Law

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Marketing

Description:

This course introduces students to the body of statutory and common law that affects employees and employers in the workplace, with a special emphasis on laws that prohibit discrimination, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Other laws examined in this course include laws affecting employee health, safety and welfare as well as statutes designed to protect employees' rights to engage in whistleblower and union activity. Employment Law is designed to help students examine the interaction of legal considerations in the management process. This class is delivered in an online format, and includes video lectures, readings and discussion boards.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BLA 201

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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