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Technology, Law, and the Working Environment
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This course addresses the relationship between technology-related problems and the law applicable to work environment. The National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, state worker's compensation, and suits by workers in the courts are discussed in the course. Problems related to occupational health and safety, collective bargaining as a mechanism for altering technology in the workplace, job alienation, productivity, and the organization of work are also addressed. Prior courses or experience in environmental, public health, or law-related areas will be useful.

Subject:
Applied Science
Business and Communication
Engineering
Environmental Science
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Law
Management
Political Science
Public Relations
Social Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
MIT
Provider Set:
MIT OpenCourseWare
Author:
Ashford, Nicholas
Caldart, Charles
Date Added:
02/01/2006