A survey course that examines legal theories under Title VII and other Civil Rights Acts, including discrimination and harassment based upon race, sex, religion, national origin, age, and disability.

• Analyzes race, color and national origin discrimination claims under Title VII and the Post-Civil War Civil Rights Acts.
• Examines the various theories of sex discrimination, including such issues as pregnancy discrimination, employee benefits design and equal pay.
• Discusses sexual and other types of harassment, investigations and policies employers need to mitigate their risk of liability.
• Reviews trends in protecting the rights of persons based on sexual orientation.
• Updates religious discrimination issues, including employer obligations to accommodate employees’ religious practices.

Strategies and Practical Advice for Dealing with Issues Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act

• A thorough examination of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the effective handling of the disabled employee, including a discussion of the changed standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act.
• An analysis of current decisions interpreting an employer’s rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• An examination of the Family and Medical Leave Act, its regulations, and recent cases dealing with leave issues.

An Update on Developments in the Law Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

• An examination of developing legal issues, including disparate impact claims and defenses.
• A review of issues associated with employee benefits designs, especially severance benefits.

Resolving Discrimination Claims Without Litigation

• Resolving complaints internally and encouraging employees to use your procedures.
• Avoiding litigation through binding arbitration.
• A discussion of recent court decisions concerning the enforceability of agreements to arbitrate employment claims and class claims.

Litigating Discrimination Claims

• A review of the case handling process under EEOC regulations.
• How to win your case at the administrative level.
• An examination of effective litigation strategies.
• Avoidance of retaliation claims.
• Settlement strategies, including pre-charge settlements as well as settlements in conjunction with agencies.

An Examination of Affirmative Action

• A detailed discussion of voluntary affirmative action trends.
• An examination of the requirements of Executive Order 11246 for government contractors.
• How to prepare affirmative action plans.
• Dealing with the OFCCP effectively.
• Update on judicial opinions regarding affirmative action and “reverse discrimination.”

This 4½ day program has been approved for 29.75 HR recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Once an organization has registered a representative for any of the full, 4½ day Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar, subsequent registrants from the same organization who attend any IAML seminar or conference are entitled to a discount. A $200 discount will be given for each subsequent 4½ day registrant. A $50 discount will be given for each subsequent partial program registrant.

To receive the discount, participants need not attend the same location or date. Discounts must be requested at the time of registration and are not combinable with other discount offers.

Very attractive discounts are available to organizations which send 5 or more participants to IAML seminars in any 12 month period. Participants do not necessarily need to attend the seminar at the same location or time.

Yes, based on space availability.  You will be asked for a credit card number at the time of registration, or you may be asked to send a check via overnight mail.  Because IAML’s cancellation policy requires written notification at least two weeks in advance, by registering for a program less than two weeks in advance you are liable for the entire fee, even if you do not attend.

Participants will receive a full refund of any fees paid if IAML receives written notification that they will be unable to attend at least two weeks prior to their program’s starting date.  Otherwise, participants are liable for the entire fee.  Registrants requesting a transfer to another program within this two week period will be charged an additional fee of $150.00.  You may substitute an associate at any time at no additional fee.

You are responsible for making your own hotel reservation.  IAML has made arrangements for participants to receive discounted room rates at the hotels where the seminars will be held.  To reserve a room at our special rate you must make your reservation at least 35 days in advance of the seminar.  If you experience any difficulty in making your hotel reservation, even if it’s less than 35 days in advance please call IAML, we may be able to assist you in securing a room at the seminar hotel.