Susan W. Brecher, Esq is the Director of HR Dispute Management and Resolution Certificate and Curriculum/Training Design at the Cornell ILR School’s Scheinman Institute. She is an employment practices attorney and expert in training and curriculum design for both online and classroom-based workshops. She has served as Director of Statewide Management Programs and provided oversight of EEO, Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Management Development programs. Susan has partnered with over 100 private, public, and non-profit organizations to develop and present customized training programs. She has a law degree from Case Western Reserve University.
Benefits, Compensation, Safety, and Other Legal IssuesCornell Course
Benefits, Compensation, Safety, and Other Legal Issues ()
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Course Overview
HR professionals today must consider the legal implications of policies and practices relating to employee leave, compensation, benefits, safety, workplace agreements, electronic communication, and privacy. These often go beyond questions of discrimination or employee treatment and require a basic awareness of relevant laws and the need for appropriate consultation when issues arise.
This course provides an overview of US laws in key areas, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and others. You will leave this course prepared to work with colleagues and legal experts to address legal issues within your organization.
Key Course Takeaways
- Assess legal requirements in relation to employee benefits, medical and family leave, compensation, workplace agreements, safety, privacy, and other matters
- Apply a systematic approach to gather information and assess workplace issues
- Take steps to manage issues and obtain appropriate advice and legal counsel
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Course Length
2 weeks
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3 to 5 hours of study per week
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100% online, instructor-led
Course Author
Susan Brecher
Director, Employee Relations and Employment Law
Cornell ILR School
Director of Employee Relations and Employment Law, Cornell Scheinman Institute
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- HR managers and executives in any industry
- HR professionals seeking to develop an area of specialization
- HR leaders expanding into the global market
- Legal professionals
- Global HR leaders
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