Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2023
Prerequisites: HRMT70006
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: HRMT51427
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: HRMT70006 or another postsecondary level HR fundamentals course.

Program(s): Human Resource - Certified Hum, Human Resource -Certified Hum, Human Resource Management
Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20230905_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
In this course, students will learn how labour relations practices influence modern workplaces. They will explore environmental factors and outline how economic, technological and demographic trends and factors can impact employer and union objectives. Students will explore the process of collective bargaining and outline key players and their objectives and roles in the bargaining process. Students will become familiar with strategies used by employers and unions to break impasses in collective bargaining and how the government and third parties resolve contract disputes. Students will explain how management rights are affected in a unionized workplace and the influence of human rights legislation on collective agreements. This course meets the Labour/Industrial Relations coursework requirement of the Human Resources Professional Association?s (HRPA) Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) exams.

Program Context

Human Resource - Certified Hum	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
This course is part of the Sheridan Human Resource Management Board Certificate program.
Human Resource -Certified Hum	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A
Human Resource Management	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
This course is a component of the Continuing Education Human Resources Management Certificate program and is recognized by HRPA as an approved equivalent course in the CHRM program.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, learners will have demonstrated the ability to compare the roles and responsibilities of employees, employers, human resources staff and labour unions in the negotiation and administration of collective agreements to foster positive labour relations.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Utilize correct terminology when describing the elements and processes of labour relations.
Summarize the labour relations framework including the actors or parties, processes and activities, and outputs or results.
Explain the certification process and the legal requirements that govern the actions of the union and employer.
Ascertain how contract language affects the administration of a collective agreement.
Evaluate the process for preparing for and negotiating a collective agreement.
Summarize the steps for preparing for a grievance, mediation, or arbitration.
Explain the impact of economic, technological and demographic trends and factors on the future of unions and labour relations in Canada.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Midterm Exam	35.0%
	Final Exam	35.0%
	Assignment #1	10.0%
	Assignment #2	20.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Note:  A passing grade is defined as 50%. 

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Mid Term Test	35.0%
	Final Exam	35.0%
	Assignment #1	10.0%
	Assignment #2	20.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Note:  A passing grade is defined as 50%. 

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam
Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Instruction Mode	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	In-Class	Multiple Professors	In Class Topical: Continuing Education Students
	Online	Multiple Professors	Online Topical: Continuing Education Students

Sheridan Policies

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Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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