Overview
Explore the history of employment law, labor and unions, ADA, sexual harassment, discrimination, age discrimination, and employees' rights. Introduction to Labor and Employment Law examines the historical development of labor and employment law in America alongside the nature of the employment relationship. Labor-Management Relations in the Union Setting introduces how American labor law regulates labor-management relations and includes methods of selecting collective bargaining representatives, unfair labor practices by employers and unions, economic weapons in labor disputes and the formation and administration of labor contracts. “Employment Discrimination” deals with the various forms of discrimination and the methods and procedures of pursuing employment discrimination claims.
Curriculum & Course Details
Convenient go-at-your-own-pace online format. No trips to campus. Each of these programs are designed to fit the lives of busy working professionals. Every participant is assigned their own judge mentor/facilitator. As long as participants have an internet connection, this program can be taken from anywhere in the world.
- Go-at-your-own-pace format (access will be provided for 6 months).
- Each Paralegal Specialty Certificate Program includes 2 required courses, and 1 elective course: Choose between Legal Ethics or eDiscovery (participants will be provided the option to choose their pathway and elective after registration).
- The associated text offers students
- Easy-to-read chapters that provide outlines, learning objectives, short case summaries, marginal definitions of terms, marginal cross-references to the Rules of Evidence, review questions, hypotheticals and exercises to assist students with comprehension.
- Essential skills while focusing on the practical applications of the Federal Rules of Evidence and how the rules relate to paralegal practice.
- Chapters featuring marginal definitions, fact scenarios illustrating the concepts, and questions about specific facts for the students to consider.
- A variety of forms to help students understand processes and provide a ready reference.
- Registered participants will have access to:
- Online lecture notes
- Interactive exercises
- Chapter reviews
- Chapter analysis
- Mock exams
Who should enroll?
Successful participants in this program have achievement or experience in at least one of the following:
- Completed their Paralegal Certificate
- A degree in Paralegal Studies
- Substantive experience (at least four years) as a Paralegal
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Learn the history of employment law, labor and unions.
- Explore the intricacies of ADA, and how it pertains to employment law.
- Investigate sexual harassment laws and consequences.
- Gain knowledge of employee discrimination, age discrimination and employees' rights.
Advisor
Our advisors are here to support you every step of the way – whether you have questions about courses, need guidance on your learning path, or simply want to explore your goals.
