The employment relationship is one of the foundations upon which modern society and the greater economy is built, but the nature of this relationship can be both complex and confusing. This course seeks to demystify the ways that U.S. contract law principles govern the fundamental relationship between employers and employees. We begin by examining the default rule of at-will employment that applies to most U.S. employment relationships, and we then consider the necessary elements required to create a binding employment relationship. We also explore how courts interpret the content of employment agreements as well as what factors courts consider in awarding damages when an employment agreement is breached. Finally, we take a deeper dive into employment-related agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, non-disparagement agreements, and mandatory arbitration clauses, and how the law has evolved to keep up with the changing nature of the fundamental employment relationship.
JB
Informational and applicable to current market conditions.
JD
This course provided a lot of valuable information about employment contracts in an easily understandable way.
MW
Great course! Loved how the concepts were taught using stories about real cases!
AL
Good coverage of US employment contracts, with a mix of theory and examples.
WB
So glad i took this course, it really helped me understand better employment contracts.
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As a non-attorney, this course helped me to understand the aspects of employee contracting. The information presented was challenging but understandable. More case studies might be helpful to students. I would recommend this course to non-attorneys wanting to learn more and to attorneys who would like a refresher course.
Enormemente agradecido por el soporte de Coursera al permitirme conocer y gozar de todo el curso. Gracias a la profesora y a Penn por hacer un curso breve y puntual sobre algunas de las características y temas más interesantes del derecho laboral estadounidense. Un gran abrazo, e invito de todo corazón a que hagan este curso!
this course was really useful for me , the course add a knew knowledge in employment and labor law and regulation and cover all the legal aspects of employee issues , as well as how the US Law make a balance between the both interests of employer and employee.
Fantastic! The lectures were interesting and informative. The professor presents the course material in an engaging way that makes you want to keep listening. I would love to see more courses from this professor.
This course provided a lot of valuable information about employment contracts in an easily understandable way.
So glad i took this course, it really helped me understand better employment contracts.
Great course! Loved how the concepts were taught using stories about real cases!
Good coverage of US employment contracts, with a mix of theory and examples.
Informational and applicable to current market conditions.
Very easy to understand and informative!
Serves as a good guide for beginners.
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Very informative.
Great overview!
Best course!!!
very good
I enjoyed it. Instructor was great.