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DPS 51115 36 hours

Navigating employment and labour law can be a challenge for the HR layperson. This course will provide students with an overview of the legal framework for effective human resource management and for compliance with relevant laws and legislation. Topics include significant federal and provincial legislation affecting human resource management, as well as, other common law concerns that affect human resource management. The course will also help students understand how these legal requirements impact the employment contract and performance management process. 

Prerequisites

  • Principles of Human Resource Management
Outcomes

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
Current Classes
DPS 51115 PTSP1 Employment & Labour Law Instructor: MaryAnn Kempe
Online 12:00 am - 12:00 am
7-Apr-2025 to 29-Jun-2025 (12 classes)
$525

This is an online course that will have no live class times and will be completed through independent study with assignment due dates. All courses will have a Nexus site and will open one week prior to the first class day. Course outlines will only be posted to Nexus

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