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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

BUSN 1401 - Employment Law



2 Credits
This course examines employment laws governing the workplace at the federal, state and local levels, and explores risk management strategies to prevent and mitigate organizational risk. This course is aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK).

Major Content Areas
Title VIIAdministrative Agency LawsOrganizational compliance strategiesEmployee recourseRisk managementSources of lawHealth and wellnessGlobal considerations

Learning Outcomes
Resolve employee complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies involving employment practices.Develop, implement, and communicate workplace health and wellness, safety, security, privacy, continuity and recovery plan compliant with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Establish workplace-consistent policies and procedures for applying and enforcing compliance consistent with federal, state, and local laws.Examine federal, state, and local employment laws.Assess risks and mitigation strategies.