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Employee and Labor Relations

BUSA-40017

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Review the practical application of state and federal employment law. Topics include at-will employment and wrongful discharge; discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; ADA; employee rights and intellectual property; wage and hour benefits; occupational health, safety, and workers’ compensation; reductions-in-force; alternative dispute resolution; labor relations; and corrective action and terminations.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Get a “glance” at a broad “menu” of employment law concepts. 
  • Develop a framework of key state and federal employment laws, including concepts, definitions, and benchmark cases.
  • Understand the practical application of the above in HR’s daily challenges.
  • Establish resources that can be consulted when real life situations call for such knowledge.
  • Practice situation analysis to prevent and solve legal problems in HR management.
  • Strengthen skills that allow HR to directly facilitate the accomplishment of business goals, while preventing liability, protecting corporate assets, and contributing to revenue growth.

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$565.00
Notes: This course is an approved elective for the ABA-Approved Paralegal Studies Certificate Program.

This course can be taken on a stand-alone basis or counted towards our Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management. If you are interested in pursuing the certificate, please ensure you have successfully completed the prerequisite course, Managing HR: An Overview — or plan to take it concurrently with this course.

For more information, register for our free online info session or contact the program manager at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

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Human Resource Management Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)

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Section ID:

195097

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

No textbook required.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/27/2026

Schedule:

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Instructor: Jennifer Henry

Jennifer Henry
Jennifer N. Henry is an attorney and currently serves as Labor Relations Advocate at the University of California, San Diego, where she helps campus leaders navigate collective bargaining, contract interpretation, and conflict resolution. She works closely with managers and supervisors on employee relations matters such as discipline, grievances, and compliance with labor agreements, ensuring fair and consistent practices across the university. Before joining UC San Diego, Jennifer practiced labor and employment law in the private sector and served as a federal district court law clerk. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Law. With a background that bridges law and human resources, Jennifer takes a practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving and provides training that supports effective management in a unionized environment.
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