Overview

This specialization provides a practical, applied understanding of employment law across wage and hour compliance, civil rights protections, and leave and benefits administration. You will learn how federal and state laws shape everyday HR decisions and how to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks in real workplace scenarios. Through scenario-based learning, role plays, and applied assessments, you will develop the ability to interpret legal requirements, evaluate organizational practices, and make defensible, employee-centered decisions that align with regulatory standards and business needs.

Syllabus

Course 1: Wage and Hour Law
Course 2: Civil Rights Law
Course 3: Leave and Benefits Law

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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify and apply core civil rights laws in the workplace, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodation, and pay equity. You’ll learn how to evaluate real workplace scenarios, recognize both obvious and subtle forms of discrimination, and assess organizational policies for legal risk and fairness. You’ll also develop the skills to conduct consistent, well-documented HR decision-making that aligns with federal and state civil rights standards. This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, and anyone involved in employment decisions who wants practical, real-world guidance—not just legal definitions. Through applied examples and scenario-based analysis, you’ll see how everyday decisions around hiring, promotion, discipline, and workplace culture can create legal exposure if not handled carefully. What makes this course unique is its focus on patterns, judgment, and modern workplace challenges. You’ll go beyond traditional concepts to explore topics like adverse impact, psychological safety, intersectionality, and AI in HR decisions—helping you build confidence in navigating complex, real-world civil rights issues.
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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify and apply the core laws and policies governing employee leave and benefits, including protected leave, disability accommodations, paid time off, health insurance, and retirement programs. You’ll learn how to evaluate real workplace situations, determine when legal protections apply, and coordinate overlapping programs such as FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and disability benefits. This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, and anyone responsible for employee support and compliance who wants practical, real-world guidance—not just policy definitions. Through applied scenarios, you’ll see how everyday employee conversations—about medical needs, caregiving, or time off—can trigger legal obligations and require structured, consistent responses. What makes this course unique is its focus on coordination and real-world complexity. You’ll learn how to manage intermittent leave, align multiple benefit programs, and support employees through major life events while maintaining compliance and operational stability. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to guide decisions that are fair, compassionate, and legally sound.
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This course empowers you to master the core components of wage and hour compliance, including regulations around minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and the true legal definition of “hours worked” . You will learn how to correctly classify workers as either employees or independent contractors by applying federal and state standards, such as California’s ABC test and New York’s right to control test. Furthermore, you will learn to accurately apply the salary basis, salary level, and duties tests to distinguish between exempt and non-exempt roles. By completing this course, you will benefit from the ability to protect your organization from significant legal, financial, and operational risks, such as back wages and Department of Labor audits . You will be equipped to identify early warning signs of misclassification and implement proactive corrections before they escalate into costly problems. What makes this course unique is its practical, scenario-driven approach. Instead of merely reciting laws, it focuses on the reality of everyday workplace decisions and habits. It provides HR professionals and leaders with the exact frameworks needed to translate complex legal requirements into consistent, fair, and legally grounded actions.