Human Resources Law: Program Overview, Universities, Careers & Salaries

Program Overview

Designed for professionals seeking expertise at the intersection of employment practice and legal compliance, this program offers a rigorous exploration of the legal frameworks governing workplace relationships. Students gain advanced knowledge of statutes, regulations, and judicial interpretations that shape modern human resources management.

• Employment Law Fundamentals: Core principles of labor and employment law, including statutory protections, employer obligations, and employee rights across federal and state jurisdictions.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance: In-depth analysis of anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other key legislation ensuring fair treatment in hiring, promotion, and workplace conduct.
• Workplace Safety and Health Regulations: Study of OSHA standards and related policies that define safe working conditions, hazard communication, and employer responsibilities for maintaining a protected work environment.
• Employee Benefits and Compensation Law: Examination of legal requirements governing retirement plans, health benefits, wage and hour laws, and executive compensation structures under federal and state law.
• Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations: Understanding of the National Labor Relations Act, unionization processes, negotiation procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms in unionized settings.
• International and Cross-Border HR Legal Issues: Consideration of global labor standards, immigration law impacts on workforce management, and legal challenges in multinational employment contexts.
• Legal Risk Management in HR: Strategies for identifying, mitigating, and responding to legal exposure in HR decision-making, including documentation practices, policy development, and litigation preparedness.