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

• Summarize the differences and similarities between employment relationships, independent contractor relationships, and agency relationships
• Recognize basic common law principles applicable to employment law;
• Understand statutory regulations, common law, case decisions, and other legal doctrine, to understand the role of human resource professional to develop robust Human resource policies and practices.
• Identify fundamental human rights concepts that commonly arise in the employment context;
• Describe fundamental employee rights and protections provided under the Manitoba Employment Standards Act and applicable privacy legislation and explore differences in Canadian jurisdictions;
• Demonstrate the ability to explain employee and employer rights and obligations under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, as well as the claims process under the Manitoba Worker’s Compensation Act and Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of employer and employee rights and potential liabilities (including appreciation of damages concepts) in the context of termination of the employment relationship
• Recommend best practices human resource policies and practices