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5 Credits: Business Law
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
The Essentials of Employment Law self-study CPE course is designed to arm participants with a thorough understanding of the pivotal aspects of employment legislation, focusing on practical applications and compliance strategies. It covers a broad spectrum of critical topics, including at-will employment arrangements, enforceability of oral and written contracts, and the delineation between employees and contractors, alongside an exploration of employment-related laws and protected classes. By offering actionable guidance on avoiding discriminatory interview questions, conducting lawful polygraph tests, and engaging with labor unions, this course not only enhances legal knowledge but also empowers participants to implement best practices within their organizations. The direct benefits of this self-study CPE course include minimized legal risks, improved compliance, and the promotion of ethical employment practices, ultimately contributing to a more harmonious and legally sound workplace.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- State the characteristics of an at-will employment arrangement.
- Specify when an oral or written employment contract can be enforced.
- Recall the different tests used to determine whether a worker is an employee.
- Specify the requirements of the various employment-related laws.
- Specify the different types of protected classes.
- Recall the nature of the adverse impact concept.
- Recall what an affirmative action program is designed to create.
- Specify which types of interview questions are considered discriminatory.
- Identify when it is acceptable to conduct a polygraph test.
- Specify the reasons why someone would vote to join a labor union.
- Recall the methods used to shorten a union certification process.
- Specify the characteristics of the arbitration process.
Course Specifics
SS1024368763
October 10, 2024
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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