COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Mr. Michael R. Brown,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

This seminar will review the practical issues that confront the employment lawyer practicing in the kaleidoscope of today‘s numerous state and federal laws. The seminar will examine practical issues arising in the hiring process, wage and hour law requirements, discrimination and disability issues, work place privacy questions, employee discipline and termination concerns and alternative dispute resolution. We will have several guest speakers who will discuss their specialties. Exercises such as the writing of advisory and counseling memoranda to clients will occur throughout the course. A final paper on a selected employment law topic will be required in lieu of a final exam.

Prerequisite: Employment Law, Employment Discrimination Law, or currently enrolled in either.

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

Final Paper Required

End-of-Life Care: Legal and Policy Issues