AMA's Employment Law Course: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of EEO, FMLA and ADA

Discover how to establish and execute compliance-focused organizational practices that withstand legal scrutiny. This intensive two-day workshop employs an interactive, case-study methodology to develop your confidence and professional competence when navigating intricate employment law concerns and complex employee relations challenges.

You will gain thorough, practical knowledge covering critical areas of employment discrimination law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and protections established under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Recommended participants:

This course is designed for human resources managers, HR professionals, and corporate legal counsel.

Core topics and learning content:

• Title VII Anti-Discrimination legislation: critical provisions, protected employee groups, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission authority and enforcement, Bona Fide Occupational Qualification standards, discrimination categories and definitions, and areas excluded from Title VII protection
• Wrongful termination and employment-at-will principles: legal definitions, employment contract implications, public policy considerations, structured resignation procedures, and establishing cause for employee discharge
• Americans with Disabilities Act requirements: disability definition and legal standards, timing of disability-related inquiries pre-hire and post-hire, accommodation obligations and determination standards, disability status interaction with benefits administration
• Family Medical Leave Act provisions: significant statutory requirements, employee eligibility determination, FMLA entitlements, leave duration and benefit parameters, and litigation considerations

Key benefits of participation:

• Reduce organizational exposure to expensive litigation and substantial financial judgments or settlement obligations
• Implement legally compliant recruitment, hiring, performance management, and employment termination procedures
• Address complex employment law situations and personnel management challenges with greater assurance
• Establish Human Resources policies and procedures aligned with employment legislation compliance while avoiding violation of applicable statutes
• Understand reasonable accommodation standards and develop implementation strategies that meet legal requirements without imposing excessive organizational burden
• Shield your organization and leadership from the harmful consequences of inadequately considered employment decisions
• Access mechanisms for researching recent court decisions relevant to your organization's geographic jurisdiction and industry