SOC 405 - Legal and Labor Issues of Supervision & Management

5 credits

Prerequisites
Admission to the BASOM program.

Human resources legal and labor issues directly impact the supervision of staff and the management of the organization. Students, as future managers, will identify the legal and labor issues and behaviors that can lead to personal and organizational liability. Students will assess, research and analyze: (1) legal issues regarding recruitment; (2) key legal issues that govern the employer/employee relationship; (3) the laws that govern individual rights and responsibilities; (4) workplace discrimination law including Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to the American Disabilities Act of 1991; (3) Labor law and how it impacts contract negotiations and contract administration.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Determine which labor laws apply to your organization
Understand the impact of legal and labor issues on the management and supervision of staff within an organization
Recognize legal, labor issues, and behaviors that lead to organizational liability
Work effectively with labor unions and union representatives by understanding labor contract administration and labor relation issues
How to legally recruit and hire the best people for the job
How to effectively hold employees accountable for their work performance
Understand legal implications of wages, hours, and pay equity
Manage a diverse workforce
How to recognize and manage situations that could create potential legal liability for the employer

Note
BAS-OM program core course.