Understand major employment law implications in the workplace. Recognize employment relation situations that create legal liability for businesses. Be aware of major issues: discrimination laws, sexual harassment, age discrimination, equal pay act, employee privacy, employee discharge, affirmative action plan, national labor relations act. Understand that the purpose of employment law is to create a balance of protecting employees but also allowing companies make legal exceptions when necessary (bone fide occupational qualification). Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate employees. Learn the difference between an employee, professional employee, contractor, supervisor, and managerial employee, and independent contractor. Learn the principles of effective hiring and termination procedures. You'll gain a real view of the law with case examples to effectively resolve workplace issues. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional. The course focuses on the interests of the parties as well as their legal rights as they currently exist in the law. This course will reveal the most common employment laws and how they affect the way you do business. This course is a must for anyone who wishes to learn how to be an effective employer, supervisor, or manager and will benefit any executive, manager, supervisor, or human resource personnel.