Employment Law Essentials

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By Chloe Adams

By Chloe Adams

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This course provides an overview of employment laws, covering hiring best practices, employee rights, workplace policies, and termination procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Why It’s Worth It

Unlock real value — from fast results to long-term transformation.

Understand hiring best practices to ensure legal compliance during recruitment.

Gain insights into employee rights to foster a fair workplace culture.

Learn termination procedures to minimize legal risks, protecting both employees and employers.

Your Learning Roadmap

See everything included in your journey — from quick wins to deep dives.

Introduction to Employment Law

This module introduces the basic principles of employment law, the legal framework that governs employer-employee relationships, and the relevance of these laws in maintaining a compliant workplace. Learners will gain an overview of the course content supported by seminal texts in employment law. Overview of Employment Law Historical Context and Evolution Key Legal Terminologies

Hiring Practices & Employee Contracts

This module delves into best practices for recruitment and employment contract formation. It covers legal considerations during hiring, offers insights into pre-employment screening, and explains contractual terms ensuring clear agreements, drawing from insights in acclaimed employment law literature. Legal Recruitment Processes Drafting Employment Contracts Screening and Background Checks

Employee Rights & Workplace Policies

This module covers essential employee rights and the underlying legal requirements for developing workplace policies. Learners will explore topics like discrimination, harassment, and diversity in the workplace with real-world examples and case studies drawn from authoritative texts. Understanding Employee Rights Designing Workplace Policies Handling Discrimination and Harassment

Managing Discipline and Employee Performance

This module explores how to manage discipline, address performance issues, and resolve workplace disputes. It explains the conflict resolution process, progressive discipline, and the legal considerations to be observed in each situation, supported by lessons from leading employment law texts. Developing Progressive Discipline Performance Management Techniques Resolving Workplace Disputes

Termination Procedures & Legal Compliance

This module addresses termination procedures and post-employment issues with a focus on legal and ethical considerations. It covers lawful termination practices, severance agreements, and strategies to prevent litigation, referencing influential texts and real-world cases. Legally Sound Termination Practices Severance and Exit Procedures Avoiding Litigation After Termination

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What Users Are Saying

Feedback from people exploring the learning experience
This course was eye-opening! I learned so much about employee rights and workplace policies that I never knew before. Highly recommend it to anyone in HR!
Lina Zhang
A solid overview of employment law essentials. The sections on hiring best practices were particularly helpful for my company. Would love to see more case studies!
Carlos Menendez
I feel much more confident navigating employment laws after taking this course. It’s well-structured and easy to follow, perfect for beginners!
Amina El-Sayed
The course had good content but could use more interactive elements. I appreciated the clear explanations, though.
Mikhail Ivanov
Very informative and relevant course! It clarified many aspects of employee termination procedures that I was unsure about. A must for all managers!
Fatima N'Jai
Absolutely fantastic! The course covered everything I needed to know and more. I now feel empowered to implement better workplace policies.
Emma Johnson

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Join the Employment Law Essentials course to ensure you're compliant and informed in the workplace.

Real-time Q&A with AI support for personalized learning experiences.

Engaging chat format ensures interactive and active learning.

Comprehensive coverage of key employment law principles and practices.

Lessons supported by real-world case studies and examples.

Self-paced schedule lets you learn at your convenience.

Accessible from anywhere, perfect for busy professionals.