Description:

This course examines the relationship between employer and employee. Major federal and state employment laws will be examined, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Distinguish between a contractual and an employment-at-will employee.
2. Identify various employee benefits plans, including medical, disability income, death, pension, and profit sharing programs.
3. Explain the major differences between various employee benefits plans, including medical, disability income, death, pension, and profit sharing programs.
4. List the steps for pursuing a claim concerning an employment policy and/or practice.
5. Prepare documents for a claim concerning an employment policy and/or practice.
6. Identify the major federal and state statutes concerning an employment relationship.
7. Explain the differences between the major federal and state statutes concerning an employment relationship.
8. Explain the role of the legal assistant in an employment law practice.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Distinguish Relationship between Employer and Employee
   A. Identify contractual and employment-at-will relationship.
   B. Explain the terms and conditions of employment.
      1. Discuss wages and hours.
      2. Discuss employee benefits.
      3. Analyze employment practices and policies.
II. Summarize the Federal and State Employment Laws
   A. Explain the Labor Standards Act.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   B. Explain Title VII of Civil Rights Act.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   C. Explain Sexual Discrimination.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   D. Explain Equal Pay Act.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   E. Explain Age Discrimination Act.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   F. Explain Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   G. Explain Americans with Disabilities Act.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.
   H. Explain Family Leave Act.
      1. Identify the content of the law.
      2. Analyze the application of the law.

III. Describe the Developments of Employment Law
   A. Explain the new employment laws.
   B. Summarize the role of paralegals in an employment law
practice.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations = 3 tests   50 points each = 60% of grade
Projects = 2 projects    30 points each = 40% of grade
                                         100% of grade

   Grading Scale (Percentage of total points)
   90 - 100 = A
   80 -  89 = B
   70 -  79 = C
   60 -  69 = D
   Below 60 = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.