OLS 179 - Controversial Issues in the Workplace

2 CR

Examine controversial issues in the workplace such as gender or racial discrimination, the ADA, harassment, sweatshops, and unions through case studies, related court cases and laws and current news stories. Structured to accommodate special needs learners.

Prerequisite(s): OLS 170, OLS 171, OLS 172 and acceptance into the program.

Course Outcomes

Identify and discuss major controversial issues in the workplace: discrimination, harassment, unions, adequate/equal pay, child labor laws, benefits, occupational safety, the ADA, etc.
Summarize the laws related to you in the workplace
Identify and discuss where protection can be found in the
Constitution, federal laws, and state laws
Identify and discuss the difference between discrimination and discipline
Discuss disability disclosure laws and regulations
Compare and contrast controversial issues
Create a personal plan for self-advocacy in relation to controversial situations
Identify and discuss discrimination in the media
Describe an event in the media regarding discrimination and discuss the outcomes

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