Understanding the impact and importance of EEO laws in the context of your daily work is critical to your success.

In this course, you will discuss EEO/affirmative action laws and obligations of employers; recent legislation and court decisions; guidelines; compliance agencies' interpretations; and the impact of EEO laws on an organization's policies, procedures, and day-to-day operations. Online networking opportunities will be available.

Key Course Takeaways

• Examine the scope of employment laws that impact organizations, including strategies and preventive actions related to legal issues and policies
• Identify questions to ask about potential legal issues and their relationships to policies
• Discuss the impact of recent legislation and court cases defining employer-employee rights and obligations
• Discuss case scenarios with practical implications of the laws in day-to-day HR operations
• Review best practices and cases from employment lawyers
• Apply new concepts and skills through small and whole group case-study role plays, activities with feedback, discussions, Q&A, and sharing of best practices