This course will be taught as a series of experiential
exercises and role playing units applying substantive
employment discrimination law. It is intended to prepare
students to perform and understand the role of an equal
employment opportunity officer in corporate, educational
and governmental contexts. Students will become familiar
with sets of tasks ordinarily performed by these officers.
They will deal with a range of ethical issues including conflict of interest questions, ethics of compassion and employer loyalty as well as learning to deal with non-lawyer decision makers regarding legal issues. While prior course work in Employment Discrimination may be helpful, there are no specific prerequisites for this course. Course readings will consist of a variety of materials including selected employment discrimination cases, readings in mediation, counseling and negotiation as well as EEOC charge guidelines and Department of Labor regulations.
This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis based on attendance and participation in practical exercises during each class meeting. There will be no examination and this course does not satisfy the writing requirement.
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