Agency, Employment, and Labor Law

Overview

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Navigate the legal complexities of the modern workplace by mastering agency, employment, and labor law. In this course, you will learn how to establish agency relationships and define the duties and liabilities for both principals and agents. You will analyze critical employment laws covering worker protections, union organizing, and immigration, as well as the collective bargaining process. This course equips you to manage teams, ensure compliance, and effectively resolve disputes, providing essential skills for leadership, human resources, and business management roles.

Syllabus

Agency, Employment, and Labor Law

In this course, we will explore the concepts of agency relationships, employment, and labor law. You will learn how to establish an agency and understand the principal-agent relationship. We will also examine the rights and responsibilities of both parties towards each other and third parties. Additionally, you will be introduced to important topics such as employment, union laws, and immigration. We will conclude by analyzing conflict resolution techniques available to both labor and management throughout the collective bargaining process.