ExpertRating Online Law Course - $129.99

The specialists of Employment Law are never out of work! This career is one of the most stable careers in the world as it remains unaffected by economic fluctuations!

Employment Law professionals are specialists who deal with cases related to employment rights, employment claims, workplace Employers’ Rights, workplace Employees’ Rights, employee benefits, disputes, compensations and wages. Employment law professionals need not necessarily be lawyers. What they need to possess is a proficiency in the employment laws. These professionals could also adorn the role of Human Resource managers or specialists who may hire prospective candidates on the basis of their knowledge about the employment laws.

This course can be beneficial for the employers who want to be a cut above the rest by legally hiring, evaluating and managing employees and learning basic type of employee benefits. Anybody can enhance their resume with an ExpertRating Law Certificate which will make them stand out. Through this course you would gain the skills and knowledge required to be a Certified Employment Law professional. You will get an insight into the legal environment with real life examples coming straight from the courtrooms and prevention strategies that prepare you to effectively resolve workplace issues. You will also be made well versed with effective communication skills, negotiation strategies, and handling situations in the courtroom. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional.

ExpertRating Online Law Course (Employment Law) Coverage (6 weeks program)

Week One

Wednesday - Lesson 01

Are all workers employees? In this lesson, you'll learn to recognize the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. This will enable you to properly classify workers so you can withhold taxes and provide benefits for true employees. This lesson will take a look at a real court case to see how courts decide if someone is properly classified.

Friday - Lesson 02

Do you wish you could retire to the beach with solid employment benefits, such as health insurance, retirement, sick leave, and vacation leave in place? Today’s lesson will look at the legal requirements relating to employment benefits. You may be surprised to learn what the law does and doesn't require! This lesson will also talk about the reasons companies provide benefits for their employees.

Week Two

Wednesday - Lesson 03

Do you ever find yourself stuck with employees who aren't producing? This lesson will focus on ways to screen applicants for employment to keep poor employees out and find a good match between the job and skill level of an applicant. As the saying goes, it's better to have strong hiring practices than to deal with a problem employee later on.

Friday - Lesson 04

Ever wonder what to do with your employees and how to keep them effectively producing? Today’s lesson will focus on evaluation, discipline, and termination processes. You'll learn how to tackle these tough issues without violating any laws in the process.

Week Three

Wednesday - Lesson 05-

If you ever have to deal with upset people at work (employee outbursts, customer complaints, or vendor concerns) then this lesson is for you! This lesson will talk about dispute resolution tools that will help you turn conflicts into win-win situations.

Friday - Lesson 06

Do you ever wonder what happens behind courthouse doors? Today’s lesson will talk about the litigation process from start to finish so that you'll know what to expect if you someday find yourself in court. It will also go over legal jargon—words like depositions and interrogatories—so that you really understand the words lawyers commonly use.

Week Four

Wednesday - Lesson 07

While discrimination should be a thing of the past, prejudice still pops up in the workplace. This lesson will talk about how to comply with Title VII law, which prohibits discrimination at work. The examples and strategies discussed in this lesson will make this law easy to understand.

Friday - Lesson 08

Has anyone ever requested a special accommodation from you? Today’s lesson will explore what the laws are about this issue. You'll find out what your duty is regarding accommodation and learn to analyze your workplace to determine whether it's compliant.

Week Five

Wednesday - Lesson 09

Suppose there's labor talk whispered in the halls of your workplace. What do you do? Lesson 9 will discuss the legal rights of unions to organize. It will also consider unfair labor practices that both unions and management need to watch out for.

Friday - Lesson 10

Collective bargaining, grievance and appeal, strikes—what do these things have in common? They're all processes that can occur in a union environment. Today’s lesson will talk about how to prepare for and handle union bargaining and appeals.

Week Six

Wednesday - Lesson 11

What are your obligations when it comes to keeping employees safe on the job? This lesson will focus on employee safety and reporting. You'll get Internet resources where you can look up specifics about your particular work environment.

Friday - Lesson 12

Legal compliance requires an entire corporate strategy. Today the final lesson will focus on tools, tactics, and resources you can use to create an environment of compliance in your workplace.

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