Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Intro to Human Resources Law

Why Should You Take This HR Law Course?

In this one-day Human Resources Law introductory course, we'll cover the basics of HR Law in a fast-paced, easily understood way that will provide a new level of understanding to anyone who engages with the thousands of facets of employment law. Previous attendees call this course "HR 101." It's a must-have foundation of knowledge everyone needs in today's complex business world. We cover everything from ADA, to FLSA, to fringe benefits, and much more!

Participants will learn the basics of what the law means, to whom the law applies, and which agency enforces the law. Plus, they'll return to the office armed with resources of information that they can immediately access when they need it. What you'll have after this powerful session are employees who know the magnitude of HR law, who can converse with any employee about the issues safely, and a dramatically reduced threat of mistakes, blunders, and missteps due to ignorance that can land you and your company in hot water.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Major Equal Employment Laws:

• Key Federal Equal Employment Laws
  – Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  – Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
  – Equal Pay Act of 1963
• Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act of 2009
  – Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992
• ADA Amendments Act of 2008
  – Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
• State Fair Employment Practice Acts (FEPAs)
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
  Rights Act (USERRA)

Syllabus

Understanding the Laws Related to Protected Classes:

• Federal
  – Race and Color
• Form EEO-1
  – Age
• Releases
  – National Origin
• Form I-9 (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
  – Gender
• Gender Discrimination
• Pregnancy
• Sexual harassment
• Religion and Religious Practices
  – Disability
• Definitions under the ADAAA
• Pre-Employment Inquiries
• Post-Offer Inquiries
• The EEOC Interactive Process
• State
  – Sexual Orientation
  – Gender identity
  – Marital Status
  – Lifestyle Laws

Handling Discrimination Claims:

• Discrimination
  – Impermissible actions, including retaliation
  – Disparate Treatment
• Burden of Proof
  – Disparate Impact
• Burden of Proof
  – Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
  – The EEOC Complaint Handling Process

Privacy in the Workplace:

• Telephone monitoring
• Computer monitoring, including social media
• Electronic mail and voice mail
• Video monitoring

Pay Practices:

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  – Minimum Wage
  – Overtime
• Compensable hours (what constitutes)
• Off-the-clock work
  – Exemptions From Overtime
• Garnishment
  – Federal
  – State