BUSN2205 Employment Law and Labor Relations
This course covers essential legal knowledge and practical skills in employment law. Students will explore employment regulations, interpret legal requirements, and develop compliant Human Resources (HR) policies across critical areas including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and workplace safety. Students will discover best practices for managing workplace legal challenges, mitigating organizational risks, and navigating complex labor relations.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921 and Recommended:
BUSN2200
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Recall key employment laws impacting HR decision-making
Interpret legal requirements for EEO, ADA, FMLA, and workplace safety
Apply legal principles to resolve workplace issues and mitigate risk
Analyze employment law cases to identify potential legal exposures
Evaluate policies for legal compliance and positive employee relations
Develop compliant HR policies
Compare rights of employers, employees, and unions under labor laws
Construct effective labor relations and collective bargaining strategies
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details