Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 45.0
Credit Value: 3.5
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Human Resource Management, Labour Relations
Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a course offered through OntarioLearn. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com and you will be sent an email with your login details.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Employment law affects numerous human resource management activities including planning, recruiting, selection, compensation, retention, and termination of employees. In this course, students review the legal and managerial implications of employment law for human resource management. It includes the formation, terms, regulation and termination of the employment relationship. Students explore sources of employment law; whether individuals are employees or independent contractors; discrimination and human rights; employment standards; the duties employees owe to employers; the duties employers owe to employees; formation of the employment contract; the terms of an employment contract; privacy; termination of employment; wrongful dismissal; health and safety; workplace safety and insurance; equity issues; and how employment related information can be found on the internet.

Program Context

Human Resource Management	Program Coordinator(s): Bruce Goldie
This course is a related, non-compulsory course for the Human Resource Management Certificate
Labour Relations	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is a related, non-compulsory course for the Labour Relations program

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Learning Outcomes:

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

Explain key statutes in Ontario and Federal employment law and their relationship to human resources management.
Apply employment law, both common and statute, to typical human resource workplace case study scenarios and discussions.
Describe the legal and professionally accepted procedures for establishing, enforcing, and terminating contracts and employment relationships based on case study scenarios and discussions.
Demonstrate an understanding of the duties and rights of employers and employees, including remedies available in the event of a breach.
Assess evolving issues in employment law and plan for changes prior to implementation dates.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Quizzes (2 at 5%)	10.0%
	Discussions (4 at 5%)	20.0%
	Independent Case Scenarios (2 at 15%)	30.0%
	Discussion Assignment	10.0%
	Exam (Invigilated)	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

The on line version of this course is delivered through OntarioLearn over a set 12-week period. Learning activities will focus on a set of case studies standardized for use in other human resources online courses with OntarioLearn. 

Students must obtain a mark of at least 50% on the final exam to obtain a passing grade in this course. 

Late Submissions: 
Late submissions will lose 10% per day. If you require an extension for medical or other substantial reasons, you must contact the instructor in advance to make arrangements. 

Missed Tests: 
Test must be written at the designated time. Extenuating circumstances such as illness, which may prevent a learner from writing a test, will be dealt with on an individual basis. If a learner cannot write a test at the designated time s/he should speak to the teacher or leave a message at the earliest possible opportunity. If a test is missed and there are no extenuating circumstances or there is unreasonable delay in contacting the teacher the score for the test will be zero.

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

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

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.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Textbook	Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals, Kathryn J. Filsinger, Emond Montgomery Publications Limited, 4th, ISBN 978-1-77255-596-7, 2018, eText Available - Instructions: Textbook is available for purchase through Textnet.ca
Required	Other	Websites that provide information relating to employment law will be referred to. The field of employment law is constantly changing. To keep up with changes, and see some of the concepts referred to in this course illustrated, learners should refer to current publications on the topic. Canadian Employment Law Today provides news and commentary on developments. Periodicals such as the Canadian HR Reporter and Human Resources Professional have columns and articles covering employment law.

Applicable student group(s): All
Course Details: N/A

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

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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