ILRHR 501 - Issues and Concepts in Equal Opportunity Law

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Cornell University

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In today's litigious workplace environment, being on top of legal issues that directly affect individual employees and your organization is critical to your success as an HR professional. This course will introduce you to the relationship between Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) laws, Affirmative Action (AA) laws, and the concept of Diversity. With our case study approach, you will not only learn about relevant federal, state, and local laws, but also be able to apply them to daily operations and special situations. Who Should Take This Course HR generalists looking for stronger skills at preventing and managing internal legal issues and an understanding of the laws affecting employer-employee relations. Line managers and supervisors who would benefit from a working knowledge of laws affecting the workplace. Course Format This course contains the following modules: Putting Employment Laws into Context An examination into the layers of employee rights What employment laws cover, and how various laws, court rulings, and agreements all influence employer-employee relations EEO, Affirmative Action, and Diversity The relationship between Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) laws, Affirmative Action (AA) laws and the concept of Diversity The separate EEO and AA laws, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and AA laws Benefits to Learner Learners who complete this course will be able to: Describe the relationship between laws, court cases, agreements, and policies and procedures related to employment issues Describe EEO, AA, and Diversity, as well as some of the key legal aspects of each law or policy Recognize EEO, AA, and Diversity issues within your workplace Conduct investigations into EEO, AA, and Diversity issues by identifying questions and information you will need to gather Organize information needed by legal experts when seeking advice about EEO, AA, and Diversity matters Develop strategies for helping your organization comply proactively with EEO, AA, and Diversity laws and policies Certificate Information This course can be applied to the following certificates: HR: Benefits and Compensation HR: Selection and Staffing HR: Employee Relations HR: Performance Management Human Resources Studies Sponsoring School Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.cornell.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 255-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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