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
$667.12 - $711.13 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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.
- Evaluate Artificial Intelligence use and risk in legal practice.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Employment Law (BLAW 3905) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
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Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of BLAW 3905 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48353
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 48353
- $667.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 05 | 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
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 51016
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 51016
- $667.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Izelde van Jaarsveld
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.
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 34678
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 34678
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 22:35 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 103 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Karla Gonzalez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
CRN 34798
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 34798
- $667.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Tj Schmaltz
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.
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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