Human Resources Studies

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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 laws, Affirmative Action 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.

All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer specific questions about the course content.

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
• Equal Employment Opportunities , Affirmative Action, and Diversity
• The relationship between Equal Employment Opportunities laws, Affirmative Action laws and the concept of Diversity
• The separate Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action laws, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, and Affirmative Action laws

After completing this course, student will be able to:

• Describe the relationship between laws, court cases, agreements, and policies and procedures related to employment issues
• Describe Equal Employment Opportunities , Affirmative Action, and Diversity, as well as some of the key legal aspects of each law or policy
• Recognize Equal Employment Opportunities , Affirmative Action, and Diversity issues within your workplace
• Conduct investigations into Equal Employment Opportunities , Affirmative Action, and Diversity issues by identifying questions and information you will need to gather
• Organize information needed by legal experts when seeking advice about Equal Employment Opportunities , Affirmative Action, and Diversity matters
• Develop strategies for helping your organization comply proactively with Equal Employment Opportunities , Affirmative Action, and Diversity laws and policies

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