Get current on what changed, what's coming next, and the practical strategies you need to stay ahead of the compliance traps and litigation trends catching other employers off guard.
Understand DOL enforcement priorities, NLRB policy shifts, and EEOC initiatives
Understand the new administration's wage and hour focus areas
Prepare for scrutiny of algorithmic bias and pay transparency
Navigate changes to joint-employer tests, micro-units, and protected activity
Know how CFPB and FTC actions affect worker mobility restrictions
Anticipate rule changes on gig worker status
Adapt hiring practices to new work authorization requirements
Learn how pending cases affect discrimination claims, DEI challenges, and religious accommodation
Know what actually changed with LGBTQ+ protections and handle conflicts over pronouns, bathrooms, and dress codes
Understand the wave of reverse discrimination allegations and build legally durable DEI programs
Handle digital harassment, remote workplace issues, and third-party liability
Implement return-to-office mandates, manage telework accommodations, and avoid disparate impact
Understand EEOC enforcement, comply with state AI laws, and validate AI systems for adverse impact
Handle intermittent leave, mental health accommodations, and define essential functions in remote roles
Apply PUMP Act and PWFA case law, navigate state law variations, and protect employee privacy
Prepare for salary threshold changes, avoid misclassification, and comply with pay transparency
Understand why retaliation claims succeed, document timing, and take action without appearing retaliatory
Use AI-assisted tools, investigate remote workforces, and protect attorney-client privilege
Maintain safety-sensitive policies, navigate testing limitations, and handle accommodation battles
Know FTC rule status, comply with state bans, and use non-solicitation agreements that still work
Handle off-duty social media, workplace ideology conflicts, and create conduct rules without violating rights
Learn from employment law attorneys handling the same complex, high-stakes matters you face. Your instructors bring current courtroom strategies and real-world solutions, not outdated textbook theory, from active employment law practices.
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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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.
Read John's full bio →Strategic consultation prepares you. Expert instruction educates you. Ongoing updates and evolving resources keep you confident for years.
We've discovered that participants who come prepared get 3x more value from their training. That's why every registration includes a brief consultation with our program coordination team to:
What workplace challenges are you facing right now?
Which modules will have the biggest impact on your current situation?
What complex scenarios should we prioritize during Q&A time?
How will you measure the program's impact on your work?
Most programs throw you into content on day one, ready or not. You're left trying to apply generic examples to your specific situations.
Our pre-program consultation flips this model. By understanding your challenges first, your instructor can:
Result? You spend less time wondering "how does this apply to me?" and more time getting answers that matter.
Stop scrambling for credits every renewal cycle. Smart HR professionals get 12 months of required credits from one strategic investment - then keep building expertise quarterly as employment law evolves.
Here's what makes this different: You're learning from attorneys handling current cases, not outdated textbook theory. Get your required credits, then stay current with quarterly updates that keep you ahead of changes affecting your workplace.
Strategic credit allocation designed for busy HR professionals
Earn 1.5 continuing education credits with each quarterly employment law update session. That's 6 additional credits over 12 months - plus ongoing access to current legal developments that keep you ahead of workplace challenges.
Included with Your Program: $1,588 Value
Employment law changes constantly. New rulings, updated regulations, and shifting compliance requirements can catch even experienced HR professionals off guard. That's why every program participant gets FREE access to all four quarterly employment law update sessions for 12 months (a $1,588 value when purchased separately at $397/quarter).
Every session recorded and available within 24 hours - because employment law questions don't only happen during business hours.
Employment law doesn't stay current with textbooks. The regulations, court decisions, and compliance requirements that affect your daily work change constantly. Here's how we keep your resources as current as the law itself.
Traditional resources become outdated the moment they're published. Your living resource library stays current with the law.
Instead of static compliance checklists, you get dynamic tools that reflect the latest legal developments. Instead of theoretical guidance, you get practical frameworks from attorneys and HR professionals handling current cases.
Bottom line: You're equipped with current, practical tools that work in real workplace situations - because employment law problems don't wait for the next training session.
As a Certificate in Employee Relations Law graduate, continue building employment law expertise with exclusive pricing on all IAML programs. Smart professionals don't stop after one program - they build the comprehensive expertise that gets them noticed by leadership and opens doors to senior roles.
Build on your Employment Law foundation with advanced skills that distinguish senior HR professionals. Then return on a regular cycle to stay ahead of the law.
Smart HR professionals complete both foundational programs within 18 months - then return to advanced certifications annually or every other year as employment law evolves.
Why the refresh cycle matters: Regulations change. Court decisions create new precedents. Workplace challenges evolve. Your alumni pricing ensures you can maintain cutting-edge expertise without breaking your professional development budget - staying confident and current throughout your career.
Real-world expertise. Guaranteed results. Trusted since 1979.
Build Advanced Employment Law Expertise That Drives Strategic Business Decisions
The Advanced Certificate in Strategic Employment Law is 2 intensive days where you'll master sophisticated employment law strategies with practicing attorneys who handle complex, high-stakes matters - working through the challenging scenarios that require executive-level judgment, not basic compliance checklists.
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