Upper Level·T14 #11·Berkeley, California

Labor and Employment Law at Berkeley Law

Labor and Employment Law covers workplace regulation, including collective bargaining under the NLRA, employment discrimination under Title VII, wage and hour laws, and workplace safety. The course bridges statutory interpretation and policy analysis.

Key Topics in Labor and Employment Law

Title VII and employment discrimination
Disparate treatment and disparate impact
Sexual harassment and hostile work environment
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
FMLA and leave protections
Fair Labor Standards Act (wages and hours)
National Labor Relations Act (collective bargaining)
At-will employment and wrongful termination
Whistleblower protections

Key Questions in Labor and Employment Law

Is the employer's action discriminatory under Title VII?

Does the plaintiff establish a prima facie case of discrimination?

Is the employee an at-will employee or protected by contract?

Does the NLRA protect this concerted activity?

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