HRM Question

 Faculty Contact Michael Nye [email protected]

 Course Description (Designed for managers and human resource professionals.) Recommended: HRMN 300. A conceptual and functional analysis of the legal framework of employment relations. The aim is to understand employment law; comply with laws and regulations; and evaluate rights, obligations, and liabilities in the employment process, from hiring and staffing to compensation and layoff. Topics include discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, sex, affinity and sexual orientation, age, and disability; the hiring process, testing, and performance appraisal; employee privacy; wrongful discharge; employee benefits; health and safety; independent contractors; and labor unions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 468, BMGT 498G, HRMN 408, or MGMT 498G.

 Course Introduction This course provides an overview of employment law for the HR manager. Topics include hiring, compensation, FMLA, health and safety, discrimination, termination and other issues related to the HR function. Students are expected to read and write a great deal in this class. Assignments will require knowledge of the HR functions as well as the legal aspects of employment.

 Course Outcomes 1. Analyze employment law and its applications and implications in the workplace

2. Evaluate rights, obligations and liabilities in the employment process and relationship

3. Evaluate compliance with current laws and regulations related to safety and fairness in the workplace

4. Effectively communicate to internal and external audiences the principles and application of employment law in the business environment

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 Class Guidelines Contacting your Faculty Member

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Adelphi · Syllabus ·

HRMN 408 6380 Employment Law for Business (2195) HRMN-408 Summer 2019 Section 6380 3 Credits 05/20/2019 to 07/14/2019

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Additional Information

 Grading Information

Participation 25

Written Assignment 1 25

Written Assignment 2 25

Written Assignment 3 25

Total 100

Participation

By registering for a web-based course, you have made a commitment to participate in your course discussions as well as other online activities. Please plan to participate regularly. Participation for this course is defined as proactive discussion in weekly discussion questions. This requires you to actively reflect on weekly module and readings and to develop original ideas in your responses. You are expected to demonstrate critical thinking and your understanding of the content in the assigned readings as they relate to the issues identified in the discussion. You are expected to make your own contribution in a main topic as well as respond with value- added comments to at least two of your classmates. You are encouraged to respond to other students as well as to your instructor. You will note in the grading policy that your online discussion participation counts significantly toward your final grade.

You should be familiar with the expectations of online etiquette and civility, acceptable use of computing resources, and the use of social media.

Access these resources for information:

Primer on online etiquette – Five rules of respectful online communication Acceptable use – Guidelines for proper use of university computing resources and Google services Code of Conduct – The Dos and Don'ts of acceptable student behavior Code of Civility – Guidelines for promoting a positive, collegial atmosphere Social Media Policy – Policies and guidelines for participation in social media

 Project Descriptions Use of Online Clearinghouses and Other Websites

Using online term paper clearinghouses or other commercial websites distributing term papers or promising course assignments for a fee is a policy violation. At no time is it okay to use clearing houses, websites, or work prepared by someone other than yourself. All work submitted for a course must be self-prepared.

Self-Plagiarism

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Example: A student has taken BMGT110 and has passed with a grade of "A". The student is now taking BMGT364 and has a similar assignment to one he completed in BMGT110. S/he reuses one of the assignments and submits it as an assignment in BMGT364. This practice is considered "self-plagiarism". You cannot re-use any portions of a paper from another class and submit it for a current class. You are subject to penalties for plagiarism, regardless of whether you are repeating the course , which means that if a student must retake a class, an assignment submitted in the previous class may not be used for the current class.

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Three assignments are presented in this course.

This course requires extensive writing.

The three assignments are case scenarios that change every term. The student is asked to examine a work issue from the perspective of an HR manager and suggest actions that are compliant with employment law.

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 Academic Policies ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has adopted a Philosophy of Academic Integrity (https://www.umuc.edu/current- students/learning-resources/academic-integrity/philosophy.cfm)to guide the university’s commitment to a culture of academic integrity and authentic education encompassing a set of dispositions and behaviors that are socially beneficial, educationally critical, and professionally necessary.

All members of the University community must maintain the highest level of integrity across the academic experience. For students, intellectually honest academic work represents independent analysis, acknowledges all sources of information that contribute to the ideas being explored, and ensures the ability to engage in life and work authentically. Your instructor is your primary resource for how to uphold the highest ethical standards in the context of this course’s specific requirements.

Your instructor and other UMUC staff may use Turnitin or other technology resources to support the development and assessment of authentic student writing. To learn more about Turnitin, the feedback it provides, and your options regarding the inclusion of your work in the Turnitin database, visit University guides for Turnitin at umuc.edu/library/libresources/turnitin-students.cfm

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(https://www.umuc.edu/library/libresources/turnitin.cfm) and http://sites.umuc.edu/library/libresources/turnitin.cfm#studentcopyright (http://sites.umuc.edu/library/libresources/turnitin.cfm#studentcopyright).

Additional resources to support you in authentic learning are available at umuc.edu/academicintegrity (https://www.umuc.edu/current-students/learning-resources/academic-integrity/index.cfm).

CLASSROOM CIVILITY

Students are expected to work together cooperatively, and treat fellow students and faculty with respect, showing professionalism and courtesy in all interactions. Please review the Code of Civility for more guidance on interacting in UMUC classrooms: https://www.umuc.edu/students/support/studentlife/conduct/code.cfm (https://www.umuc.edu/students/support/studentlife/conduct/code.cfm).

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

UMUC is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated equally according to Policy 040.30 Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/adminpolicies/admin04030.cfm).

Students with disabilities who need accommodations in a course are encouraged to contact the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) at [email protected], or call 800-888-UMUC (8682) or 240-684-2287.

The following academic policies and procedures apply to this course and your studies at UMUC.

150.25 Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa15025.cfm) - The University expects all members of the university community—students, faculty, and staff—to share the responsibility and authority to report known acts of academic misconduct. Report suspected academic misconduct to your instructor. All cases of academic misconduct will be addressed in accordance with Policy 150.25.

This policy also states that faculty may determine if the resubmission of coursework from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable or unacceptable. Faculty communicate these expectations to students in writing. If you are unclear about the reuse of your prior work, consult with your instructor.

151.00 Code of Student Conduct (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/studentpolicies/stud15100.cfm)

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170.41

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The following policies describe the requirements for the award of each degree:

Degree Completion Requirements for the Graduate School (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17040.cfm)

Degree Completion Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17041.cfm)

Degree Completion Requirements for an Associate’s Degree (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17042.cfm)

170.71 Policy on Grade of Incomplete (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17071.cfm) - The mark of I is exceptional and considered only for certain courses. Students who have completed 60% of their coursework with a grade of B or better for graduate courses or C or better for undergraduate courses and request an I before the end of the term. The mark of I is not available for noncredit courses.

170.72 Course Withdrawal Policy (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa17072.cfm) - Students must follow drop and withdrawal procedures and deadlines available at https://www.umuc.edu/ (https://www.umuc.edu/) under Academic Calendar.

130.80 Procedures for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious Grading (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa13080.cfm) – appeals may be made on final course grades as described herein.

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190.00 Intellectual Property (https://www.umuc.edu/administration/policies-and-reporting/policies/research/intellectual-property.cfm) - All university faculty, staff, and students must comply with University guidelines on the use of copyrighted material. Uploading UMUC or faculty copyrighted material without authorization degrades and corrupts the integrity of the teaching and learning experience and is a potential violation of UMUC policy and copyright law. You must obtain permission to post UMUC or other's copyrighted material to third-party websites, including social learning network sites. UMUC reserves the right to take appropriate action to remove copyrighted material uploaded without authorization.

205.06 Calculation Of Grade-Point Average (GPA) for Inclusion on Transcripts and Transcript Requests (https://www.umuc.edu/policies/academicpolicies/aa20506.cfm) - Note: Undergraduate and Graduate Schools have different Grading Policies (i.e. The Graduate School does not award the grade of D). See Course Syllabus for Grading Policies.

270.00 Acceptable Use (https://www.umuc.edu/administration/policies-and-reporting/policies/fiscal-and-business-affairs/acceptable- use.cfm) - The security of the online classroom is critical to ensuring a strong culture of academic integrity and authentic education at the University. It is a violation of the University’s policies for anyone to share logon, password, and any other secure information about a UMUC online account, including credentials required to access the online learning environment.

GRADING

According to UMUC’s grading policy, the following marks are used:

Undergraduate Graduate

A 90-100 90-100

B 80-89 80-89

C 70-79 70-79*

D 60-69 N/A**

F 59 or below 69 or below

FN Failure-Non attendance Failure-Non attendance

G Grade Pending Grade Pending

P Passing Passing

S Satisfactory Satisfactory

U Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory

I Incomplete Incomplete

AU Audit Audit

W Withdrew Withdrew

* The grade of "B" represents the benchmark for The Graduate School. Students must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Classes where final grade of C or F places a student on Academic Probation must be repeated. ** The Graduate School does not award the grade of D.

COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY

UMUC values its students' feedback. You will be asked to complete an online evaluation toward the end of the term. The primary purpose of this evaluation process is to assess the effectiveness of classroom instruction in order to provide the best learning experience possible and make continuous improvements to every class. Responses are kept confidential. Please take full advantage

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of this opportunity to provide your feedback.

LIBRARY SUPPORT

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EXTERNAL LINK DISCLAIMER

This course may contain links to external sites neither owned nor maintained by UMUC. UMUC bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites or for that of subsequent links. In addition, the terms of use, security policies, and privacy policies may differ from those of UMUC. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content, terms of use, and policies.

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT

Those requiring technical assistance can access Help@UMUC Support directly in LEO under the Help menu. Additional technical support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via self-help and live chat at https://www.umuc.edu/help (https://www.umuc.edu/help) or by phone toll-free at 888-360-UMUC (8682).

SYLLABUS CHANGES

All items on this syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor and the Office of Academic Affairs.

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