HRM721 Labor Law, Ethics, and Diversity

[3 cr.]

This course deals with a variety of interrelated topics, namely the legal and ethical aspects of the business. First, the Lebanese labor law will be discussed, focusing on the laws and regulations pertaining to human resources issues in the workplace. An overview of different labor laws in Europe and the US will also be presented. Second, the course deals with a variety of topics in ethics and diversity. In particular, the ethical principles, philosophies, and practices are presented with a special emphasis on its application in the business world and its implications for the HRM field. Other topics under the ethical dimension include workforce health and safety, corporate social responsibility with discussions on its significance in corporations today, whistle blowing, and code of conduct. Finally, the course presents various topics in diversity management and inclusiveness.