HRM 346 Employee and Labor Relations

Study of the relationship between the employee and the employer including a foundation for understanding how employee and labor relations relate to management practices and to the full scope of human resources. Examination of the historical development of labor and labor relations, current laws that work to balance the rights and interests of employees with the rights and interests of the employer, and the conflicts and concerns that develop with the balance is broken. Investigation of employee/employer communication strategies, performance management concepts, grievances, the structure of unions, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution. Through the use of case studies, emphasis is placed on developing the ability to recognize employee/employer concerns, identify the laws that apply, and develop appropriate solutions.