Discrimination Prevention and Defense

Master discrimination law fundamentals across all protected classes. Learn how to identify workplace practices that expose your company to liability and implement preventive measures that strengthen your defense. Train with practicing employment attorneys who handle these cases daily.

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46+ YEARS
Employment Law Training
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80,000+
Certificates Earned
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PRACTICING ATTORNEYS
Not Academics

Master Discrimination Law That Protects Your Organization

Discrimination Prevention and Defense is 2 intensive days where you'll master Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and Equal Pay compliance—plus learn how to resolve claims without litigation and defend when it happens—working through realistic scenarios with experienced employment attorneys.

What Sets This Program Apart

  • Complete discrimination framework – Title VII harassment, retaliation, LGBTQ+ protections, and compliant DEI programs
  • Accommodation and leave expertise – ADA essential functions, PWFA/PUMP intersections, mental health accommodations, and FMLA coordination
  • Defense strategies – Internal resolution, arbitration programs, EEOC process, and summary-judgment positioning
  • Professional certification – Earn your certificate plus 13 SHRM/HRCI/CLE continuing education credits
  • Benefits beyond the classroom – Your investment includes quarterly legal updates, faculty access, and alumni resources that keep you current year-round. View participant benefits →
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What You'll Master in 2 Days

A comprehensive discrimination law framework covering Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, claim resolution, litigation defense, and federal contractor compliance.

Title VII: Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation (Still #1)

Trends, hybrid risks, LGBTQ+ protections, religion, and compliant DEI.

Foundation

Charge trends

Higher filings; retaliation remains most prevalent—action items for intake, interim measures, and documentation.

Advanced

Harassment in hybrid workplaces

Chats/DMs, meeting recordings, and third-party/customer harassment—practical controls.

Advanced

LGBTQ+ and sex-based claims post-Bostock; religious conflicts after Groff

Document undue hardship for schedules/duties while ensuring equal treatment.

Expert

Reverse-discrimination / DEI backlash

Run compliant DEI—widen access, use merit-based selection, and lawful outreach—amid scrutiny.

Foundation

Defining essential functions with remote options

Use defensible analyses and documented rationales.

Advanced

Mental-health accommodations and performance alignment

Balance supports with expectations and safety.

Advanced

PWFA / PUMP intersections

Scheduling and break implications; coordination with other laws.

Expert

FMLA interference/retaliation traps

Coordinate ADA/FMLA/Workers' Comp to avoid compounding liability.

Foundation

Disparate impact and RIF selection

Build selection files that hold up and avoid age bias.

Expert

Pay transparency and equal pay audits

Structure privileged audits and communications.

Foundation

Internal resolution

Prompt, impartial investigations; what to share in outcome letters.

Advanced

Arbitration & class/collective waivers

Enforceability trends; drafting updates for remote workers and electronic consent.

Expert

Pre-charge settlements and mediation

Best practices to resolve early with durable agreements.

Foundation

EEOC process

Position statements that help—and those that haunt.

Advanced

Preserving ESI

Chat, personal devices, and cloud docs—issue holds that actually cover the risks.

Expert

Summary-judgment and retaliation defenses

Build the record early and avoid avoidable admissions.

Advanced

Executive Order / OFCCP shifts

What contractors should—and shouldn't—do while rules are in flux.

Expert

Post-SFFA compliance posture

What survives for corporate DEI vs Title VII; where to re-tool.

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Choose Your Format. Not Your Quality.

In-person, virtual, or on-demand - every program features the same practicing attorneys, current content, and professional credits you need.

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Practicing Attorneys, Not Academics

Learn from employment law attorneys who practice what they teach. Your instructors actively handle union campaigns, defend discrimination charges, and win employment law cases - then share exactly what works in real courtrooms and workplaces.

Ray Deeny, Esq.

Ray Deeny, Esq.

Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Ray is widely regarded as a dean of labor and employment law, known for his encyclopedic knowledge and unmatched command of workplace regulations. For over 40 years, he has represented management nationwide, blending a powerhouse advisory practice with a formidable litigation record.

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John F. Wymer, III, Esq.

John F. Wymer, III, Esq.

Partner, Labor & Employment at Thompson Hine LLP

John F. Wymer is a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney and partner in Thompson Hine LLP's Labor & Employment group. With decades of experience, he represents public and private sector employers nationwide in employment discrimination, wage-and-hour, labor negotiations, union matters, ERISA claims, and more.

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Wayne W. Williams, Esq.

Wayne W. Williams, Esq.

Founder, Law Offices of Wayne W. Williams

Wayne Williams is a distinguished employment and labor law attorney based in Colorado Springs. As the founder of his own firm, he advises and represents employers on a wide range of issues including employment discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, wage and hour compliance, and traditional labor law.

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Dawn R. Kubik, Esq.

Dawn R. Kubik, Esq.

Of Counsel, Kubik Workplace & Investigative Services

Dawn Kubik is an employment attorney and founder of Kubik Workplace and Investigative Services and Dawn R. Kubik, P.C. With a legal career spanning since 1997, she has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in employment, personal injury, contract, and insurance disputes, earning a reputation as a strategic, well-prepared, and highly communicative advocate.

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Patrick Scully

Patrick Scully, Esq.

Partner at Foley Hoag

Patrick Scully primarily focuses on labor law issues and helps clients successfully navigate complex and persistent claims from international and local labor unions. Patrick's work includes unfair labor practice charges and representation cases as well as federal and state court litigation. He frequently advises employers in collective bargaining negotiations and handles labor arbitration.

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Rudi S. Turner, Esq.

Rudi S. Turner, Esq.

Senior Corporate Counsel, White Cap

Rudi is Senior In-House Counsel at White Cap, where she counsels and defends the organization as it responds to administrative agency complaints, potential litigation, and employee lawsuits. Drawing on extensive experience in labor and employment law, she supports leaders and HR professionals in navigating complex workplace issues.

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Jacqueline E. Kalk, Esq.

Jacqueline E. Kalk, Esq.

Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.

Jacqueline E. Kalk represents and advises management across industries including manufacturing, construction, crowd-sourcing, and virtual companies. She focuses on independent contractor classification, wage-and-hour compliance, equal pay, and employment litigation, defending clients in state and federal courts.

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Grant S. Gibeau

Grant S. Gibeau

Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Grant Gibeau is a partner in Taft's Minneapolis Employment and Labor Relations practice group. Grant's practice primarily focuses on helping employers navigate all aspects of the employment relationship, from identifying workplace best practices and policies, drafting employee handbooks, and vigorously defending against claims.

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Amy J. Zdravecky, Esq.

Amy J. Zdravecky, Esq.

Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Amy represents employers across industries including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare. She advises on employee relations, union avoidance, collective bargaining, harassment prevention, and compliance with key employment laws like Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FCRA.

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✨ Exclusive Attendee Benefits

  • Pre-Program Consultation

    Identify your priorities and customize your learning focus before day one.

  • Professional Credits

    Earn 13 SHRM/HRCI/CLE credits—more than most HR professionals earn in two years.

  • Ongoing Development

    12 months of quarterly employment law updates keep you current as regulations change.

  • Alumni Advantages

    $300-$500 off all future programs—for you and every colleague you refer.

Pre-Program Consultation

Identify your priorities and customize your learning focus before day one.

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We know you're busy. Here's what you actually need to know.

Yes. Discrimination Prevention and Defense is Block II of the full Certificate in Employee Relations Law program. You can take it as a standalone 2-day program, or combine it with Comprehensive Labor Relations (Block I) and Special Issues in Employment Law (Block III) to earn the full certificate.
All three formats feature the same practicing attorney instructors, current content, and professional credits. In-person provides face-to-face networking and immediate interaction. Virtual delivers the same live instruction via Zoom with full Q&A capability. On-demand lets you learn at your own pace over 90 days with the ability to pause and revisit complex topics. Choose the format that fits your schedule and learning style—the quality and content remain identical.
Within minutes, you'll receive an invoice email. Once payment is processed, you can schedule your complimentary pre-program consultation (10-15 minutes) to discuss your specific workplace challenges and identify which program content will have the biggest impact for you. Pre-program materials arrive one week before your session starts.
The 2-day program provides 13 SHRM/HRCI/CLE credits. Plus, your enrollment includes 12 months of quarterly employment law updates (4 sessions × 1.5 credits each = 6 additional credits), bringing your total to 19 credits.
IAML is an approved provider for both SHRM and HRCI. We provide you with documentation at the end of your program that includes all information needed to self-report your credits. For SHRM, you'll receive a completion certificate with our provider ID. For HRCI, you'll get the documentation to submit credits directly to HRCI. We walk you through the process during the program.
Your materials are living resources that update continuously as employment law changes. Unlike static textbooks that become outdated immediately after publication, our content reflects current court decisions, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements. Recent updates include the NLRB's Cemex decision on organizing, the Stericycle handbook standards, post-Bostock LGBTQ+ protections, and state-specific AI hiring regulations.
Your instructors handle employment law cases, defend discrimination charges, and advise employers on these exact issues daily. They're not teaching from textbooks—they're sharing strategies that work in actual courtrooms and real workplaces. When you ask "what do I do about [specific situation]," they answer from direct experience, not theory.
Every program enrollment includes FREE access to all four quarterly 90-minute update sessions for 12 months (valued at $1,588). These instructor-led sessions cover new regulations, court decisions, and compliance changes—delivered mid-January, April, July, and October. Each session is recorded and available within 24 hours. After your first year, you can continue receiving updates at alumni pricing.
Yes. Your $1,375 enrollment includes all live instruction, complete program materials, continuing education credits, pre-program consultation, 12 months of quarterly employment law updates (4 sessions, $1,588 value), permanent access to living resources, and alumni benefits for all future programs. There are no hidden fees or additional charges.

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