5 Courses Required

Additional Details

Target Audience

  • HR managers and executives in any industry
  • HR professionals seeking to develop an area of specialization
  • HR leaders expanding into the global market
  • Legal professionals
  • Global HR leaders

Accreditation

  • Employment Law Certificate from Cornell ILR School
  • 50 Professional Development Hours (5 CEUs)
  • 50 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification
  • 50 Credit hours towards HRCI recertification

Certificate Description

This certificate program is designed to help current and aspiring human resource managers and staff understand employment laws and regulations in order to deal effectively with labor-related legal issues in the workplace. The courses address key employment law requirements in the United States and also provide guidance on the implementation of employment policies and practices in countries with different legal systems.

The program begins with a focus on establishing a structured framework for analysis of workplace legal issues. It then moves into a close look at US laws relating to equal employment opportunity, leave, compensation, safety, employee relations, and other employment issues. The last two courses address a global context with a comparison of employment laws in different parts of the world, followed by a study of best practices in developing HR policies and practices in multinational settings.

The courses feature downloadable, interactive tools designed to help HR professionals assess and deal with a variety of legal issues in the workplace.

For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

This program includes a full year of free access to the HR Symposium!

These highly interactive virtual events span multiple days and explore today’s most pressing topics. Symposium offers exclusive opportunities to engage in real-time discussions with your eCornell community, applying insights from your courses to real-world scenarios. Through reflections and small-group discussions, you’ll deepen your learning, broaden your perspective, and expand your professional network.

Symposium events are held throughout the year, providing ongoing opportunities to stay engaged, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen your skills. Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to the Symposium networking site and details about upcoming sessions. You can participate in as many as you’d like to make the most of your experience, though attendance is not required to complete your program.

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Employment Law
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