Immerse yourself in the latest laws shaping workplace rights and develop a comprehensive understanding of compliance. Gain the expertise needed to navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure adherence to critical regulatory standards. Our curriculum covers the latest in employment law, key regulatory changes, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and essential labor and employee relations legislation.
Experience top-tier education with our renowned instructor, who will guide you through engaging live sessions and dynamic discussions. Plus, you'll have the exclusive chance to tackle your unique organizational challenges with expert insights.
Whether you're an HR student, business owner, manager, CEO, community leader, or legal professional, this micro-credential is your gateway to a profound understanding of employment law. Enroll now and elevate your expertise.
Learn what rights employees have in the work environment, which laws are triggered by company size, all about pre-employment inquiries, the definition of illegal discrimination, and, perhaps most importantly, how to guard against lawsuits and complaints.
Expanding upon the themes of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 examined in Class 1, this session will show how companies can comply with Title VII and avoid lawsuits, including proper paperwork and investigation procedures, and how employees can effectively respond to any improper workplace conduct.
Examine key labor and employee relations legislation in-depth as you learn how to develop an appropriate relational and organizational culture, create employee involvement strategies, handle discipline and formal complaint resolution, understand union organization and collective bargaining needs and issues, and establish appropriate public sector and international employee labor relations.
Program instructor Corper James has extensive experience in employment law, specializing in discrimination and litigation. He provides valuable insights into federal and state laws and is the co-author of "The Opportunity of Workplace Diversity" and the creator of several training programs. As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, he combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring students receive real-world perspectives and hands-on training. His classes offer an invaluable opportunity for mastering employment law and effective management techniques.
Classes must be taken in the order listed above. No prior knowledge of employment law or experience in human resources is required.
Total Hours of Instruction:18
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1. PROED 304 Employment LawTotal Hours of Instruction: 18
Becoming knowledgeable in employment law empowers you to ensure compliance with regulations, safeguarding your organization from costly lawsuits and penalties. It enables you to make informed HR decisions, creating a fair and respectful workplace. Plus, this expertise opens doors to advanced career opportunities in human resources, management, and legal services, setting you apart as a valuable asset in any professional setting.
This micro-credential is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of employment law. It is especially useful for the following individuals:
Corper practices in the areas of general business and employment law with an emphasis on employment discrimination and litigation. Corper advises clients regarding federal and state employment laws, and also specializes in providing training and prevention programs for businesses and organizations focusing on effective management techniques. Corper also represents plaintiffs in discrimination and harassment cases.
Corper is the co-author of The Opportunity of Workplace Diversity: Theory, Cases, and Exercises published by Prentice Hall; a second edition is currently being completed. Corper is also the author of several training programs designed to assist businesses and organizations in preventing and dealing effectively with workplace conflicts. Corper has litigation experience in general civil litigation, employment contracts, Title VII protected classes, the American’s with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and employment-related state law tort claims. Corper is an experienced trainer and speaker on such issues as Title VII sexual harassment, employee handbooks, proper interview, discipline and termination procedures, workplace diversity, and the Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, ADA and ADEA. Corper trains a wide-range of businesses and organizations including corporate clients, police officers, fire fighters, small businesses, doctors, and lawyers. Corper represents state and national employers, as well as plaintiffs in employment cases.
He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, where he teaches a Civil Rights Law/Employment Discrimination class. He also oversees a mentoring cohort called Legal Scholars providing students with practical legal exposure and experience. Prior to joining Mabey Wright & James, Corper was a shareholder at the Salt Lake City firm of Woobury & Kesler. Corper studied literature as an undergraduate at the University of Utah and attended law school in both San Francisco and Berkeley, California. Corper served as a research and teaching assistant for Professor Janice Kosel from 1998-2000.
Corper is an avid football fan and worked as an in-house Law Clerk for the Oakland Raiders from 1999 until 2000. Corper also worked as a certified teacher in the San Francisco Unified School District prior to attending law school, and has worked with several inner-city programs focusing on troubled youth and access to community resources for immigrant families.
Corper is active in local community affairs and politics, and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Centro de la Familia de Utah in Salt Lake City, a large federally-funded organization that focuses on headstart and early education for rural families, including migrant-worker families.
In 2011, Corper was recognized in Utah’s Legal Elite for Labor & Employment Law and Up & Coming sections.
Phone: 801-585-1780
E-mail: proed@utah.edu
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Class Title | Next Start Date |
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Employment Law | 10/17/2024 |
Advanced Employment Law | 10/29/2024 |
Labor and Employee Relations | 10/24/2024 |