- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will explore the common law legal principles and statutory regimes governing the relationship between individual employees and employers in Canada. While the emphasis will be on the law of employment in the non-union context, comparisons will be made throughout the course between individual and unionized activity and the relationship between unions and employers in Canada. The course will involve a review of relevant statutes, analysis of decisions from the courts, practical exercises, discussion and student presentations. Students should take HRMG 3205 Labour Relations I to learn about employment law as it applies to a unionized workforce.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$653.75 - $696.69 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze the appropriate employment legislation and common law principles in order to ensure employer compliance and design best practices;
- Apply the principles of contract law that govern the employment relationship from formation to termination.
- Outline the key steps involved in employment law dispute resolution, including the administrative tribunal process, traditional litigation and alternative dispute mechanisms.
- Design practices to effectively reduce the risk of wrongful dismissal disputes and other legal causes of action.
- Develop basic workplace policies that assist employers in maintaining compliance with employment legislation and common law.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Employment Law (BLAW 3905) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
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- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
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BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
- Human Resources
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll and Human Resources
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are five offerings of BLAW 3905 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 34678
Dates
Sep 03 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 34678
- $696.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 230 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
CRN 34798
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 06 Loading
- CRN 34798
- $653.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Tj Schmaltz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status
CRN 48353
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 06 Loading
- CRN 48353
- $653.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status
CRN 51016
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 06 Loading
- CRN 51016
- $653.75 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 06 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Marlize van Jaarsveld
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status
CRN 52068
Dates
Sep 13 - Nov 01 Loading
- CRN 52068
- $696.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 01 | Sat | 09:00 - 17:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 102 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No classes on Sept 11 HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.