EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND THE LAW

Course Objectives
• Understand the legal framework governing employee-employer relationships
• Analyze the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
• Develop strategies for maintaining positive employee relations while adhering to legal requirements
• Recognize and address potential legal issues in the workplace
• Gain knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations
Course Content
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

METHODOLOGY
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.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 4th – 7th Feb, 2025
2ND BATCH: 27th – 30th May, 2025
3RD BATCH: 16th – 19th Sept, 2025