The Faculty of Law are running a course entitled “Law and the Modern Workplace”, and the instructor feels that it would be a good fit for MBA students. Click to view the LAW 419 002 – Individual Employment Law (Law and the Modern Course Outline. A course schedule and weekly reading assignments will be provided on the first day of class.
The MBA office has reviewed the materials and are happy to count it as 3 credits of outside credits at the senior undergraduate level towards your program degree for those students who are interested in taking it.
Synopsis of the course:
The face of workplace law today has dramatically changed, as a result of the emergence of human rights, privacy and occupational health laws. These laws have opened the doors to employee claims of addictions and/or mental and physical disabilities; employee complaints regarding harassment, discrimination and bullying; and employee complaints regarding privacy violations and unsafe workplaces. With rising health care costs and other pressures on government and society, employers are increasingly required to focus on their employees’ overall wellness. At the same time, technology and social media are blurring the boundaries between work life and private life, with a resulting expectation that the workplace reflect the goals and values of all of its participants.
This course is designed to give students a full appreciation of these various modern day workplace issues; how they arise, their legal and ethical implications for employers and employees, and their broader societal impact.
Course Details:
Course Name: LAW 419 002 – Individual Employment Law (Law and the Modern Workplace)
Credits: 3
Dates: September 2nd – November 28th 2014 – Every Monday
Times: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Exam Date: There will be no exam for this course. A final paper will be due at the end of the exam period in December 2014.
Room: Law Building – 111
Seats: 5 available seats for MBA students and we will work on a first-come, first-serve basis. Student should apply by emailing Melanie Vipond at mvipond@glgmlaw.com.
Course Requirements:
Reaction Papers 20% of final grade
Class Participation 40% of final grade
Final Paper 40% of final grade
Those students who are interested in taking the course should contact Melanie Vipond, the instructor, for registration – mvipond@glgmlaw.com / 778.329.9035. Melanie will accept up to 5 MBA students in this course. If you are registered please let our the MBA & MM Programs office know as well so that we can ensure the credits are counted towards your degree.