HADM 6811: Discrimination and Labor Law

1.5 credit hours - S/U or Letter grade
This course is not offered this semester - Fall 2025

Instructors

David Sherwyn (dss18) - Summer 2025

Description

The hospitality industry is the most labor intensive industry in the world. In the United States, there is a large union presence in the major cities. In union and non-union environments, owners and operators must consider the discrimination laws when making any employment decision. This course provides a broad overview into the theory and practice of labor and employment law for owners and operators. In addition, because numerous employers have begun to implement DE&I programs, this class provides a framework for understanding how to create such programs that do not violate the law. This class begins by setting forth the protected classes established <a href=”/search/?p=in1964″ data-action=”result-detail” data-group=”code:in 1964″ class=”notoffered” title=”Course not offered”>in 1964</a>, <a href=”/search/?p=in1967″ data-action=”result-detail” data-group=”code:in 1967″ class=”notoffered” title=”Course not offered”>1967</a>, <a href=”/search/?p=and1990″ data-action=”result-detail” data-group=”code:and 1990″ class=”notoffered” title=”Course not offered”>and 1990</a>. We then examine the process for proving discrimination, the development of sexual harassment, disability & religious accommodations, retaliation, and alternative dispute resolution, all of which will affect DE& I programs. We then move on to examine wage and hour law, which in the hospitality industry can be quite complex, as well as union/management relations. Students will be able to spot legal issues, identify the relevant rule of law, and apply facts to law. They will understand union organizing and collective bargaining.