What You'll Master in 2 Days
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.
New Administration Agenda - Prepare for What's Coming
Understand DOL enforcement priorities, NLRB policy shifts, and EEOC initiatives
DOL enforcement priorities
Understand the new administration's wage and hour focus areas
EEOC initiatives
Prepare for scrutiny of algorithmic bias and pay transparency
NLRB policy shifts
Navigate changes to joint-employer tests, micro-units, and protected activity
Non-compete crackdown
Know how CFPB and FTC actions affect worker mobility restrictions
Contractor classification
Anticipate rule changes on gig worker status
Immigration changes
Adapt hiring practices to new work authorization requirements
Supreme Court Watch - Understand Impact on HR
Learn how pending cases affect discrimination claims, DEI challenges, and religious accommodation
Title VII Post-Bostock - Apply Five Years of Case Law
Know what actually changed with LGBTQ+ protections and handle conflicts over pronouns, bathrooms, and dress codes
Reverse Discrimination - Navigate the Post-DEI Landscape
Understand the wave of reverse discrimination allegations and build legally durable DEI programs
Harassment 2.0 - Beyond #MeToo
Handle digital harassment, remote workplace issues, and third-party liability
Flexible Work Litigation - Handle the New Reality
Implement return-to-office mandates, manage telework accommodations, and avoid disparate impact
AI in Employment - Avoid Algorithmic Liability
Understand EEOC enforcement, comply with state AI laws, and validate AI systems for adverse impact
ADA & FMLA Gray Areas - Navigate Difficult Situations
Handle intermittent leave, mental health accommodations, and define essential functions in remote roles
Pregnancy & Reproductive Health - Comply with New Protections
Apply PUMP Act and PWFA case law, navigate state law variations, and protect employee privacy
FLSA Battlefield - Win Wage and Hour Disputes
Prepare for salary threshold changes, avoid misclassification, and comply with pay transparency
Retaliation Defense - Protect Against #1 Claim Type
Understand why retaliation claims succeed, document timing, and take action without appearing retaliatory
Investigations Masterclass - Conduct Bulletproof Reviews
Use AI-assisted tools, investigate remote workforces, and protect attorney-client privilege
Cannabis & Psychedelics - Handle Legalization Issues
Maintain safety-sensitive policies, navigate testing limitations, and handle accommodation battles
Non-Competes & Mobility - Adapt to Changing Rules
Know FTC rule status, comply with state bans, and use non-solicitation agreements that still work
Political Speech - Manage Workplace Polarization
Handle off-duty social media, workplace ideology conflicts, and create conduct rules without violating rights
Ready to Stay Ahead of Employment Law Changes?
Before, During & Long After: Complete Employment Law Support
Strategic consultation prepares you. Expert instruction educates you. Ongoing updates and evolving resources keep you confident for years.
Pre-Program Strategic Consultation
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:
Identify Your Priorities
What workplace challenges are you facing right now?
Customize Program Focus
Which modules will have the biggest impact on your current situation?
Prepare Strategic Questions
What complex scenarios should we prioritize during Q&A time?
Set Success Metrics
How will you measure the program's impact on your work?
Why Most Training Falls Short (And How We're Different)
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:
- Reference your scenarios during live instruction
- Point you to the most relevant case studies
- Connect you with other participants facing similar issues
- Help you walk away with solutions, not just theory
Result? You spend less time wondering "how does this apply to me?" and more time getting answers that matter.
Professional Development That Works
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.
Credit Breakdown
Strategic credit allocation designed for busy HR professionals
Labor Compliance & Risk
Discrimination Prevention
Special Issues & Risks
Complete 4½-day program
Bonus: 12 Months of Strategic Employment Law Intelligence
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.
Stay Ahead of Employment Law Changes That Impact You
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).
Your Update Schedule
Every session recorded and available within 24 hours - because employment law questions don't only happen during business hours.
Continuing Education Value
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What This Means for You:
Materials That Evolve As Fast As The Law Changes
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.
Real-Time Resource Updates
What Makes This Different
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.
Professional Growth Investment Pricing
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.
Your Strategic Next Step
Build on your Employee Relations Law foundation with advanced skills that distinguish senior HR professionals:
Complete Your Employee Relations Expertise
Your professional growth discount applies immediately. Smart HR professionals complete both advanced programs within 18 months - building the comprehensive expertise that gets noticed by leadership and accelerates careers.
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Build Advanced Employment Law Expertise That Drives Strategic Business Decisions
The Advanced Certificate in Strategic Employment Law is 4.5 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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