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Course Description

Human resource professionals encounter a variety of laws and policies governing their decisions. This course provides students with an overview of general human resource management practice, particularly as it relates to federal and state laws and regulations versus individual company policies. Participants will analyze a variety of compliance strategies that influence the way companies use human resource departments to communicate and implement their policies. Topics include the following:

  • Legal issues associated with hiring and dismissal practices
  • Equal employment opportunity laws
  • Individual rights guaranteed under state and federal law, including leaves of absence, workers compensation, and unemployment insurance
  • Risk management and liability, including workplace safety
  • Fair labor standards act and California overtime rules
  • Role of ethics in implementing HRM policy

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Recognize and analyze potential legal implications of common workplace situations
  • Understand and evaluate current trends and issues in employment law
  • Apply their knowledge to effectively manage risk in the employment relationship

 

Prerequisites

Foundations of Human Resource Management or consent of instructor

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Blended
Days
W
Time
5:00PM to 6:30PM
Dates
Sep 30, 2026 to Dec 09, 2026
Campus
Web-based Instruction
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Web-based Instruction
Delivery Options
Online Blended  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $685.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Instructors

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

Schedule:
Wed, 5:30-7:00PM
First day of course: Weds, Sept 30th
Last day of course: Weds, Dec 9th

Finals week: Weds, Dec 9th



How to Access Your Online Course on Canvas

Late Registration Notice: 
Self-enrollment will be available until 11:59 PM PT the Day before the 2nd class session. If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class before the course start date.

No refunds after 10/11/26
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.

Type
Online
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 22, 2027 to Sep 07, 2027
Campus
Web-based Instruction
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Web-based Instruction
Delivery Options
Online Blended  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $685.00
Available for Credit
4 units

Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

How to Access Your Online Course on Canvas

This course includes scheduled online live meetings and required asynchronous instructional activities. Students should expect additional weekly instructional time in Canvas outside of the scheduled meetings, which may include recorded lectures, interactive modules, guided discussions, case studies, knowledge checks, quizzes, or applied exercises. These required activities support the full instructional expectations for the units awarded. Additional independent coursework, such as reading, assignments, projects, studying, or exam preparation, may also be required.

Late Registration Notice: 
Self-enrollment will be available until 11:59 PM PT the Day before the 2nd class session. If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class before the course start date.

No refunds after 7/4/27
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.