The Essentials of Human Resources Laws
Course Overview
At the end of this workshop, you’ll learn what you need to know to handle the legal issues and gray areas you face every day. You’ll also learn how to think like a lawyer, so you can anticipate and sidestep problems before they arise. This alone is well worth the price of the seminar. If you deal with the legal issues surrounding human resources as an HR professional – or even as a manager or supervisor – you need to enroll today!
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦300000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦300000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦300000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Legislation, Case Laws, Trends, and Hot Issues
• The most important employment legislation and how it affects your workplace and job
• What you must know about the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to interviewing and hiring
• COBRA requirements – an update on the latest changes
A Fresh Look at Essential Employment Practices
• Why how and where you recruit can inadvertently constitute discrimination
• Hiring practices that will stand up under an EEOC undercover audit
• Documentation you must have if you’re called to court
• Words you must never use in describing classes of employees
Practical Insights into HR Administration and Benefits
• Tips to help you avoid common mistakes in meeting the requirements of FMLA
• Up-to-date COBRA changes that affect the way you administer benefits
• New legalities in reporting incentive pay, benefits, and other perks
• How to successfully evaluate, discipline, and correct performance problems among managers
The Legalities of Policies, Procedures, and Employment Handbooks
• How to communicate policies and procedures so they will be easy to understand — and hold up in court
• What you must do to ensure that employment policies and procedures comply with the law
• How to recognize legally weak language, unclear definitions, and vague employee rules
• What absolutely must be achieved during employee orientation for legal reasons
FOR WHOM:
Human Resources Managers, Admin Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, Admin Officers and others who perform related functions.
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — Friday, February 6, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — Friday, May 29, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Friday, September 25, 2026.
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
