(5 credits)
Human resource (HR) managers possess a dual role with the responsibility of ensuring wellbeing of employees while maintaining the goals of company. To fulfill this role, HR managers must have a thorough understanding of the federal laws and regulations governing the workplace as well as compliance guidelines regarding employee regulations. In this course, students examine and discuss the role of federal regulations, including equal opportunity, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other employee-related regulations. They also explore the role of human resource management in regard to performance appraisal systems, compensation, and labor-management issues.