FUNDAMENTALS OF EMPLOYMENT LAWS
Course Overview
• Understand the legal framework governing employment relationships • Identify and comply with key employment laws and regulations • Recognize and prevent potential legal issues in the workplace • Develop strategies to maintain a lawful and ethical work environment
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Introduction to Employment Laws • Overview of employment laws and regulations • Importance of compliance in the workplace 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) • Equal Pay Act (EPA) Hiring and Recruitment • Legal considerations in job postings and advertisements • Lawful interview questions and practices • Background checks and employment verification Employee Classification • Exempt vs. non-exempt employees • Independent contractors and temporary workers • Implications of misclassification Compensation and Benefits • Minimum wage and overtime requirements • Employee benefits and legal obligations • Payroll deductions and wage garnishments Leave Laws • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • Paid sick leave laws • Military leave and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Workplace Safety and Health • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) • Workplace violence and harassment prevention • Substance abuse and drug testing policies Employee Privacy and Records • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements • Employee monitoring and surveillance • Retention and disposal of employee records Termination and Severance • At-will employment and exceptions • Lawful termination practices • Severance agreements and releases Workplace Investigations • Responding to employee complaints and concerns • Conducting fair and impartial investigations • Documenting and communicating investigation findings Compliance Strategies • Developing and implementing employment policies • Employee training and awareness programs • Monitoring and updating employment practices
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 — Friday, March 13, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Friday, July 3, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — Friday, October 30, 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.
