LAW 4110

Employment Law
Module Eight

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this module, you should understand the following concepts:

 Importance of a well-drafted employee policy manual

 Requirements for amending an employment contract
 Monitoring ongoing management issues, including performance management,
progressive discipline, and attendance management programs
 Changing employment terms and conditions, including constructive dismissal,
reasonable notice and providing consideration
 Employers’ duty to safeguard employees and vicarious liability

Readings:

Filsinger, K.J. Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals,
fourth edition, chapter 11.

Exercises:

 Make your own notes on all of the above learning outcomes

 Pages 446-447: complete Review and Discussion Questions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7