Employment Law

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Program Description

In today’s fast-changing global business environment, an understanding of the legal requirements is critical for managers to ensure a productive and positive work place. This program is designed for professionals who manage and hire staff, or who want to improve relationships with HR and legal departments. Through case studies and analysis, SAIT’s Employment Law program provides a thorough understanding of the laws, regulations and standards applicable to management. The modules will emphasize employment standards, privacy and human rights legislation, and offer an overview of labour relations and Occupational Health and Safety. This program is not meant as a substitute for legal advice and should not be considered as such.

Abbreviated Program Description

In today’s fast-changing global business environment, an understanding of the legal requirements is critical for managers to ensure a productive and positive work place. This program is designed for professionals who manage and hire staff, or who want to improve relationships with HR and legal departments. Through case studies and analysis, this program provides a thorough understanding of the laws, regulations and standards applicable to management. The modules will emphasize employment standards, privacy and human rights legislatin, and offer an overview of labour relations and Occupational Health and Safety. This program is not meant as a substitute for legal advice and should not be considered as such.

Program Overview

Your Career

This program is designed for professionals who manage and hire staff, or who want to improve relationships with HR and legal departments.

Student Success

We find there is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested to the amount of success achieved.
Remaining focused and diligent with coursework is important for success in completing the program.
Learners with strong time-management and discipline have a greater propensity to succeed.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, learners will receive an Employment Law Certificate of Completion.

Accreditation

N/A

Program Code

EMPL

Progression

N/A

Admission Requirements

There are no requirements for entering into this program.

Program Outline

For more information, please contact the School of Business Corporate Training office at 403-210-4340 or business.training@sait.ca.

Program Duration

This program consists of ten courses delivered over a total of 40 hours.

ELAW 100 (Employment Standard Legislation) - 4 hours
ELAW 101 (Health and Safety in the Workplace) - 4 hours
ELAW 102 (Human Rights Issues) - 4 hours
ELAW 103 (Introduction to Employment Law) - 4 hours
ELAW 104 (Introduction to the Union Employee) - 4 hours
ELAW 105 (Navigating the Employment Relationship) - 4 hours
ELAW 106 (Privacy Rights) - 4 hours
ELAW 107 (Employment Contracts) - 4 hours
ELAW 108 (Ending the Employment Relationship) - 4 hours
ELAW 109 (Common Law Issues) - 4 hours

Program Outcomes

Explain the legal framework that governs the workplace.
Explain the legal safeguards that provide employees a minimum standard of treatment.
Assess the key common law issues related to hiring and the employment relationship.
Outline the legal requirements of an employment contract.
Discover how human rights legislation impacts employment.
Explain the legal safeguards of health and safety in the workplace.
Develop best practices that protect personal information and privacy rights in the workplace.
Assess policies, practices and procedures for compliance and limiting employer liability.
Distinguish the various ways that the employment relationship may end.
Distinguish between unionized and non-unionized employees.