Employment law encompasses a wide range of regulations designed to protect the rights of both employees and employers. These laws ensure fair treatment in the workplace, covering various aspects such as wages, working conditions, discrimination, and disciplinary procedures. Understanding and applying these laws is crucial for maintaining a balanced and just work environment.
To give you a broad overview of the topic, we recommend you complete the online class Managing and the Law. After that, you can delve into the areas of employment law more deeply by clicking on the buttons below.
In this online class, you will learn about the legal implications of management with a focus on the special duties and responsibilities placed upon supervisor/managers. Topics include ethics, harassment and discrimination, drugs and alcohol, and laws addressing certain types of leave. Audience & Applicability: This class is generally applicable to both classified and classified-exempt employees. It focuses on workplace best practices that are broadly relevant, with some guidance specific to classified service. These elements are included to support cross-status understanding, especially for supervisors managing both groups or employees working alongside classified staff.
Classified-specific areas include (but are not limited to):
Property Rights,
Predetermination Conferences, and
Grievance Rights
Human Resources professionals are invited to join us for an engaging workshop designed to explore the essentials of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. This session features breakout sessions tailored to dive deeper into key topics through interactive presentations and group activities.
The HR Compass: The Journey to Compliance workshop is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of responsibilities, overcome compliance challenges with confidence, and adopt best practices.