EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND THE LAW

Introduction to Employee Relations and the Law • Overview of employee relations and its legal aspects • Importance of understanding legal requirements in the workplace Employment Law Fundamentals • Employment contracts and agreements • Types of employment contracts • Key elements of employment contracts • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) • Workplace discrimination and harassment • Defining discrimination and harassment • Recognizing and addressing discrimination and harassment in the workplace Hiring and Termination Practices • Recruitment and selection process • Legal considerations in hiring • Avoiding discrimination in hiring decisions • Employee termination • Grounds for termination • Wrongful termination and its legal implications • Severance agreements and releases Wage and Hour Laws • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) • Minimum wage and overtime requirements • Exemptions from FLSA requirements • Equal Pay Act (EPA) • Ensuring equal pay for equal work • Identifying and addressing pay disparities Employee Benefits and Leave Laws • Employee benefits • Health insurance and COBRA • Retirement plans and ERISA • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • Eligibility and entitlements under FMLA • Employer responsibilities and employee rights Occupational Safety and Health • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) • Employer responsibilities for workplace safety • Employee rights and protections under OSHA Labor Relations and Unions • National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) • Employee rights to organize and bargain collectively • Unfair labor practices • Union organizing and collective bargaining • Responding to union organizing efforts • Negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements Workplace Privacy and Monitoring • Employee privacy rights • Balancing employee privacy and employer needs • Lawful monitoring and surveillance practices Emerging Issues in Employee Relations Law • Gig economy and independent contractors • Legal distinctions between employees and independent contractors • Implications for employee relations and legal compliance • Social media and employee conduct • Balancing employee rights and employer interests • Developing social media policies and addressing misconduct

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — Friday, January 30, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Friday, May 22, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — Friday, September 18, 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.