Employment Law for HR Managers: Separations, Worker’s Compensation, and Safety credit:

4 Hours

Examines laws and court rulings that relate to the erosion of employment at will, including wrongful discharge; post-employment, non-compete covenants and trade secrets; plant closings; employee claims in Chapter 11 bankruptcy; pension plan terminations; unemployment insurance; ERISA's fiduciary duties; retirement issues; worker's compensation issues; and OSHA duties. Students will learn about employer liability related to these laws. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the MHRIR degree program.