Course

Law and Human Resource Management

This course outlines the laws and agencies that regulate employment relationships in California and on a federal level. These fundamental labor laws must be understood to prevent or, if necessary, defend against employment litigation and government audits.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe legal issues and laws that impact human resources and
• Explain strategies to minimize legal
• Identify legal risks and strategies for more effective HR administration

Topics Include:

• Wrongful termination
• Employment discrimination under state and federal law
• Sexual (and other) harassment
• Workplace privacy
• Wage and hour regulations
• Immigration
• Labor unions
• Collective bargaining
• Strikes and picketing under the National Labor Relations Act
• Leaves of absence
• Noncompetition and trade secrets
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Substance use and abuse in the workplace
• Affirmative action plans and requirements
• COBRA
• Independent contractor vs. employee
• Workers' compensation and reductions in workforce

Professional Credit: HRCI--PHR, SPHR and GPHR strategic recertification credit: 22.5 hours. MCLE--Minimum Continuing Legal Education State Board of CA: 20.0 hours.