Employment law concepts are critically important to businesses and the general public. Learn the basics of employment law so you can hire, manage, and evaluate employees legally – as a manager, supervisor, small business owner, human resources specialist, or corporate executive. Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring, evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules.
