Labor Law

Course Description

This course explores the rapidly expanding and constantly evolving area of labor and employment law. We will examine how in less than 85 years, the labor movement in the United States has led to many protections for once vulnerable workers, from the ability to join unions and collectively bargain to the right to be have safe working conditions, be paid fairly, and not be discriminated against or harassed. Indeed, almost one-fifth of all federal cases, including at the Supreme Court, involve labor and employment law issues, underscoring the importance of this practice area. In addition to being exposed to the vast array of labor and employment laws, students also will learn how to apply concepts from others areas, such as constitutional law, civil rights, intellectual property, business entities, disability law, whistleblowing, and complex litigation, to give their clients the best advice. Using practical exercises and case studies, we will focus on such topics as regulating drug testing and medical marijuana in the workplace, union elections and collective bargaining, unfair labor practice litigation, wage and hour law (including minimum wage laws and overtime pay), employment class and collective action litigation, properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, employee benefits, workers' compensation, accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs, occupational safety and health law, restrictive covenants and trade secret protection, employment terminations, and separation agreements.

Code

LAW 611C

Credits

2

Subject

Law