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IO 551 - Legal IssuesPrerequisite(s): IO 520. This elective gives the student a broad introduction to the area of law and covers Fair Employment Practices and principles related to the Equal Opportunity Commission. Specific laws covered are the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Affirmative Action, and the Equal Pay Act. Other issues that will be discussed are negligent hiring, defamation, privacy, disparate impact, and disparate treatment. This course will teach students how to read case law while learning legal jargon and definitions. Students will also learn about the federal court system. Special emphasis will be placed on how to design a legally defensible affirmative action plan. (3 credits) |
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