Legal Issues for HR Professionals
Each day, HR professionals interpret a variety of state, federal and local laws associated with various employment-related situations. This course will assist you in becoming better informed about how your role and responsibilities can impact the organization’s overall bottom line. You’ll also learn how written policies and procedures impact employees and the organization, and how you can minimize the company’s exposure to costly employee lawsuits and administrative fees.
Workplace Applications:
- Realize the various legal considerations of hiring, promotion and termination issues
- Correct structuring of employee handbooks, documentation and employment policies
- Distinguish between state and federal regulations and guidelines for anti-discrimination laws
- Conduct workplace investigations and understand how to effectively deal with employee privacy issues
Course Pre-work: Read Chapter 3: Recruiting and Hiring, and Chapter 5: Verifying Eligibility to Work
Required Textbook: 2021 California Labor Law Digest. Order the textbook online or call 800-331-8877 to receive a student discount. Please request the newest version available.