Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand key federal and state employment laws regulating the employer-employee relationship.
- Explain the importance of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance and workplace diversity.
- Apply wage and hour regulations including employee classification and record-keeping.
- Recognize employer responsibilities for workplace safety, employee privacy, and immigration compliance.
- Develop effective HR policies and procedures to handle discrimination, harassment, and compliance requirements.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 1105: Employment Laws and Workplace Compliance
1. Employment Laws Overview
- Introduction to employment law foundations
- Major federal laws:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- State employment laws and their interaction with federal laws
2. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance
- Definition and scope of EEO
- Protected characteristics:
- Race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and others
- Preventing discrimination and harassment
- Employer legal obligations and best practices
3. Wage and Hour Regulations
- Overview of FLSA wage and hour provisions
- Minimum wage requirements
- Overtime pay regulations
- Employee classification: exempt vs. non-exempt
- Record-keeping and reporting requirements
4. Workplace Safety and Health
- OSHA regulations overview
- Employer responsibilities to provide a safe work environment
- Common workplace safety hazards
- Procedures for handling workplace safety incidents
- Employee rights and reporting
5. Employee Privacy and Data Protection
- Overview of employee privacy rights
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implications
- Employer obligations for handling and protecting employee data
- Best practices for data security and confidentiality
6. Immigration Compliance
- Employment eligibility verification requirements
- Completing and maintaining Form I-9
- E-Verify system overview
- Legal consequences of hiring unauthorized workers
7. HR Policies and Procedures
- Importance of aligning policies with legal requirements
- Developing employee handbooks
- Conducting workplace investigations
- Documentation and record retention for compliance
8. Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Benefits of diversity and inclusion
- Strategies to attract and retain diverse talent
- Creating inclusive workplace cultures
- Ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination laws
9. Handling Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
- Receiving and documenting complaints
- Conducting fair and impartial investigations
- Taking appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions
- Preventing retaliation
- Training and awareness programs
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