Become familiar with legislation and court decisions significant to human resources so that you can appreciate the concern related to employee rights and the sensitive nature of the employer’s role in dealing with evolving human resources management issues. The complex issues inherent in human resource management require a solid understanding of the interrelationship between state and federal legislation and court decisions, and of the daily activities of the human resources function. Explore issues that affect workplace policies such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, AIDS, alcohol and drugs, sexual harassment, privacy rights and related matters.
Course Outline
Course Objectives
- Gain knowledge of federal and California legislation impacting employment law
- Understand pertinent employment law cases decided by the United States Supreme Court and the California Supreme Court
- Identify different areas of employment law issues from case studies
- Acquire sensitivity and skill in addressing workplace employment law situations
What You Learn
- Arbitration, mediation and third-party neutrals
- Employment termination and employment at will
- Alcohol and drugs, drug testing practices, court decisions, private sector vs. public sector issues
- Sexual harassment (hostile environment, quid pro quo, same-sex harassment, court decisions)
- Americans With Disabilities Act and position description defense
- Workplace investigations (issues and guidelines)
- Employee handbooks
- Negligent employment practices
- Hiring, retention, supervision and training
- Reference checking (court decisions, defamation, release statements, guidelines)
- Workplace violence assessment, prevention, policies and training
- Employment discrimination
- Employee privacy and the individual’s statutory rights
How You Learn
- Audio/visual presentations
- Lectures
- Group discussions
- Case studies
- Teamwork
Is This Course Right for Me?
This course is designed for human resource management professionals or anyone interested in acquiring knowledge about rules and regulations affecting the legal status of workers.