Employment Law

This course will allow students to concentrate on the areas of law governing employee rights in the workplace. Specific topics will include employment contracts and wrongful termination; laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; disability discrimination; privacy rights; family leave rights; and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Other subjects will include handling EEOC complaints and working with legal counsel on the resolution of those complaints. The emphasis in this course will be placed on intensive coursework, class presentations, and case studies. This course will inculcate students with the necessary information to minimize legal exposure by advising an organization on a variety of legal issues. This program is valid for 24 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification.Registering at least three weeks prior to the course start date is highly recommended.