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Course Description

HR professionals today must consider the legal implications of policies and practices relating to employee leave, compensation, benefits, safety, workplace agreements, electronic communication, and privacy. These often go beyond questions of discrimination or employee treatment and require a basic awareness of relevant laws and the need for appropriate consultation when issues arise.

This course provides an overview of US laws in key areas, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and others. You will leave this course prepared to work with colleagues and legal experts to address legal issues within your organization.

Faculty Author

Susan Brecher

Benefits to the Learner

  • Assess legal requirements in relation to employee benefits, medical and family leave, compensation, workplace agreements, safety, privacy, and other matters
  • Apply a systematic approach to gather information and assess workplace issues
  • Take steps to manage issues and obtain appropriate advice and legal counsel

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

Accrediting Associations

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
2 week
Dates
Aug 27, 2025 to Sep 09, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $1,199.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

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

Symposium features various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics with your peers.Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program

Type
2 week
Dates
Oct 22, 2025 to Nov 04, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $1,199.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

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

Symposium features various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics with your peers.Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program

Type
2 week
Dates
Dec 17, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $1,199.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

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

Symposium features various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics with your peers.Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program

Type
2 week
Dates
Feb 11, 2026 to Feb 24, 2026
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $1,199.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

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

Symposium features various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics with your peers.Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program

Type
2 week
Dates
Apr 08, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $1,199.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

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

Symposium features various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics with your peers.Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program

Type
2 week
Dates
Jun 03, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026
Total Number of Hours
10.0
Course Fee(s)
Standard Price $1,199.00
Section Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION

 

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

Symposium features various live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore today’s most pressing topics with your peers.Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending a Symposium is not required to successfully complete the certificate program

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