Today’s human resource (HR) and compliance professionals (including HR compliance managers, coordinators and employee relations specialists) are navigating the ever-complex landscape of employment law and workplace regulations. From issues surrounding workplace discrimination and wage violations to employer classification and beyond, these professionals must draw from extensive legal knowledge to do their jobs well.
For those in an HR or employment compliance role looking to advance their understanding of the issues surrounding their field, a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree from Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law could help do just that — all without the fuller commitment of a Juris Doctor (JD) program.
In the contemporary workforce, there’s no separating law and human resources; today’s HR teams are responsible for not just talent acquisition and training but also mitigating legal risk and forging business strategy.
HR and compliance professionals are tasked with staying on top of increasingly complex laws as they relate to employment, with federal regulations including:
In addition to federal laws, these professionals may need to navigate compliance regulations at the state and local levels.
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