Employment Law for HR Certification

Recession-proof yourself with an Employment Law Certification.

In 2024, upskilling is the best way to build immunity from the looming recession that has already prompted thousands of layoffs. Demonstrable
professional knowledge can help you justify an inflation-busting raise, earn a promotion, and enhance your job security.

Businesses face dire consequences when they violate employment laws, including incurring legal fees, settlements, back pay, penalties, and fines. You cannot afford to take these legal, financial, and
reputational risks. Fortunately, possessing a comprehensive understanding of employment law not only shields your organization but also enhances your career prospects, making you an invaluable asset in navigating these complex legal waters.

Our Employment Law for HR Certification program will enable you to:

• Explore the significant legal issues affecting employment
• Learn concrete steps to follow for specific HR scenarios
• Protect your organization from potential legal liability
• Prove your knowledge to colleagues, managers, and regulators

We have packed a large volume of interesting and useful content into three engaging webinars that distill the many facets of employment law.

Employment Law for HR Certification

Webinar 1: Hiring

• Employment applications
• Interviews and pre-employment inquiries, including new laws
• Background checks and ensuring compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
• EEOC position on refusal to hire based on prior convictions
• Offer letters
• Legal requirements for job descriptions
• I-9 forms
• At-will employment and avoiding implied contracts
• Exempt vs. non-exempt FLSA classifications
• GINA issues in pre-employment physicals

Webinar 2: Issues During Employment

• Leaves of absence
• Complying with legal requirements
• Eligibility
• Reasons for leave
• Appropriate classification under FMLA
• Avoiding legal pitfalls of ADA
• Definition of a qualified individual with a disability
• Engaging in the interactive process
• Reasonable accommodations
• ADA requirements for infectious diseases
• Workplace health and safety regulations
• COVID-19
• Monkeypox and other diseases
• OSHA Form 300
• New OSHA requirements

Webinar 3: Performance Reviews And Termination

• Documenting poor performance to create a paper trail
• Disciplinary letters
• Appropriate reasons for termination
• How to terminate poor performers while avoiding legal liability