The effective management of human resources is a key requirement for managers in any organization. This course concentrates on legal aspects of managing human resources in an organization. It covers laws that govern employee discrimination, safety and health, family and medical leave issues and termination. In addition, employee job performance measurement and compensation topics are addressed. This course concentrates on the relationship among employers, employees and unions in the private sector. It covers labor history and basic labor law, union organizing and union avoidance, collective bargaining, and contract administration, including labor arbitration.