AMA's Employment Law Course: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of EEO, FMLA and ADA (Live Online)

Learn how to implement and apply legally defensible best practices in your organization. This two-day, interactive, case-study-centered seminar helps you gain confidence and expertise in dealing with complex employment law and employee relations issues. You'll gain a comprehensive overview of employee discrimination/EEO, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.Who Should AttendHR managers and professionals as well as corporate attorneys.What You Will CoverTitle VII: major provisions...who is covered...the role of the EEOC...the BFOQ concept...types of discrimination...what Title VII does not coverWrongful termination and at-will employment: definitions...contracts...public policy...negotiated resignations and discharge for causeAmericans with Disabilities Act: defining "disability" pre- and post-employment inquiries...reasonable accommodations...disability and benefitsFamily Medical Leave Act: major provisions...employee eligibility...FMLA leave and benefits...litigationHow You Will BenefitAvoid costly litigation and outrageous judgments/settlementsRecruit, hire, discipline and terminate employees in a legal mannerConfidently deal with complex employment law and employee relations issuesDevelop HR policies and procedures that comply with employment law and do not violate federal statutesKnow what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" and how to implement them without creating unique hardshipProtect yourself and your organization from the damaging effects of ill-advised employment decisionsIdentify resources to review court rulings in the jurisdiction where your organization operates