Employment Law for HR Certification

The Manager's Mistake That Triggers the Lawsuit. This Is Your Prevention Plan.

Approved for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
Melissa Fleischer, Esq. Melissa Fleischer, Esq.
Managers are your biggest liability. A single misstep during hiring, leave management, or termination can ignite a costly lawsuit. This certification moves beyond legal theory and provides a step-by-step, defensible framework for the entire employee lifecycle. Learn to build the compliant processes and "paper trail" that transform your managers from a risk into your first line of defense.

Here's What You Can Expect From the Course

Stop reacting to employee issues and start managing with a clear legal strategy. This program provides a complete system for minimizing risk at every stage of employment. You will move from worrying about potential lawsuits to confidently implementing the policies and documentation that protect your organization.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD A Legally Defensible Documentation System To create the "paper trail" that protects your organization from wrongful discharge and discrimination claims.
  • A process for using progressive discipline effectively, from verbal warnings to termination
  • A clear template for written warnings that details performance gaps and expectations for improvement
  • A system for ensuring performance reviews are consistent with disciplinary actions
  • A final checklist to review before any termination to avoid retaliation claims
WHAT YOU'LL ELIMINATE Critical Compliance Gaps in Hiring and Leave By mastering the complex rules of the ADA, FMLA, FCRA, and other anti-discrimination laws.
  • Unlawful interview questions and non-compliant applications that create risk before day one
  • Failure to recognize and manage FMLA-protected leave, including for pregnancy and chronic conditions
  • Mistakes in the ADA interactive process that lead to accommodation failures
  • Violations of "Ban the Box" and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) background check rules
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN The Confidence to Guide Your Managers Becoming the trusted HR expert who can train managers to be your first line of defense, not your biggest liability.
  • The ability to train managers on proper documentation and performance management
  • A framework for ensuring company policies are applied equally and consistently across the board
  • The expertise to review and approve all terminations for potential legal risks
  • The knowledge to ensure workplace safety and maintain compliant OSHA 300 logs

Your Instructor

Melissa Fleischer, Esq.
ABOUT —

Melissa Fleischer, Esq.

HR

  • Management-side employment attorney
  • Over twenty years of experience representing clients in employment law discrimination litigation

Melissa Fleischer, Esq., is a sought-after employment law attorney and HR counselor and teacher, having parlayed her 20 years of law practice experience to form HR Learning Center LLC, a company that specializes in helping employers work through a wide range of legal and human resources management issues. As an attorney, Ms. Fleischer specialized in employment discrimination litigation and began offering her clients preventive counseling and training to help them avoid discrimination complaints and other legal problems in the first place.

All Inclusive

The Employment Law for HR Certification, live and self-paced on-demand courses include the following.

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    Two Year Course Access

    Course access for 2 full years
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    Resources

    Downloadable course materials to support learning
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    Certification Exam

    One exam attempt included. Credentials valid for 2 years
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    Small, Customized Classes

    Live sessions tailored to participant needs—never generic

Course Outcomes

    • Master Legally Compliant Hiring Practices
    • Navigate Complex FMLA and ADA Leave Laws
    • Implement a Defensible Termination Process
    • Conduct Compliant Background Checks under FCRA
    • Ensure Workplace Safety with OSHA

Course Dates

  • Self‑Paced | On‑Demand Recording
  • Learn at your own pace – On Demand

Format

  • 3 Sessions
  • 60 Minutes Each
  • Q&A Included

Credits

HRCI Recertification Provider Badge
This program has been approved for general recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
SHRM Recertification Provider Badge
This program is valid for PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Outline

This three-day certification provides a chronological guide to employment law compliance. Day one covers everything you need to know before you hire. Day two is a deep dive into the complex leave laws you'll manage during employment. Day three provides a complete playbook for performance management and legally sound terminations.

Day 1: The Hiring Process: From Application to Offer Letter

  • Create legally compliant employment applications and job descriptions
  • Avoid unlawful interview questions about age, disability, religion, and family status
  • Navigate "Ban the Box" and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules for background checks
  • Write offer letters that maintain at-will status and avoid implied contracts

Day 2: Managing During Employment: FMLA and ADA Compliance

  • Determine employee eligibility for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Recognize what qualifies as a "serious health condition" under the FMLA
  • Engage in the ADA interactive process for reasonable accommodation requests
  • Understand when additional leave is required as an ADA accommodation

Day 3: Performance Management, OSHA, and Defensible Terminations

  • Master the "document, document, document" principle to create a paper trail
  • Use progressive discipline and written warnings to manage poor performance
  • Identify and avoid retaliation claims related to FMLA, ADA, and harassment complaints
  • Understand OSHA's General Duty Clause and injury recording requirements
RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE

Who Should Attend?

  • Human resources professionals
  • In-house counsel
  • CEOs/Presidents
  • Supervisors and managers
  • Compliance
  • Payroll
  • Employee benefits
  • Operations
  • Supervisors
  • Board of directors
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Employment Law for HR Certification
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3 Live Sessions 60 Minutes Each

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What You'll Receive:

  • ✔️ On-demand access for one year
  • ✔️ PDF slides + course resources & links
  • ✔️ Certificate of completion
  • ✔️ One certification exam