Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 Schedule
Fall 2018 | Spring 2019
Fall 2019 Semester
Employment Relationships From Start to Finish
Friday, September 27th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Melanie Lipomanis, Esq.
An overview of state and federal laws that intersect all phases of the employment relationship from pre-hire through termination. Learn the critical points in the employment process where litigation
arises, and how to protect the rights of employees, supervisors, and employers.
Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment
Thursday, October 24th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Ursula Leo, Esq., J.D.
This course examines laws that prohibit sexual and other forms of harassment. How to negotiate agreements that protect employees against harassment and other forms of workplace
bullying, as well as the latest legislative development and the technological impact of harassment claims.
Bias and Discrimination
Thursday, November 21st, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Schur, Esq. J.D.
Federal and New Jersey State laws prohibiting disability, gender, religious and race discrimination. Topics include legal definitions of disability; legal requirements of reasonable accommodation; what constitutes disparate gender and race treatment; and issues of concern to union representatives.
Spring 2020 Semester
Constitutional Rights and the Workplace
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Thursday, January 23rd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Rosemarie Cipparullo, Esq., J.D.
Covers the reach of Constitutional protections at the workplace, what is protected and what isn't, including free speech, rights to privacy, whistle-blowing, testing and other issues. Also
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Thursday, January 23rd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Rosemarie Cipparullo, Esq., J.D.
Covers the reach of Constitutional protections at the workplace, what is protected and what isn't, including free speech, rights to privacy, whistle-blowing, testing and other issues. Also
reviews the implications of the appeal to free speech protections in recent decisions, e.g., Janus v. AFSCME.
Workplace Investigations & Interviews: Overview
Thursday, February 27th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Carla Katz, Esq. J.D.
Workplace investigations and interviews as a whole, including an overview of issues and the law related to the field from an experience local union president and accomplished labor lawyer.
Instructor: Carla Katz, Esq. J.D.
Workplace investigations and interviews as a whole, including an overview of issues and the law related to the field from an experience local union president and accomplished labor lawyer.
Workers' Compensation
Thursday, March 26th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Burton, Esq., PhD
Covers the New Jersey workers' compensation law; which provides cash and medical benefits to those disabled by work-related injuries and diseases. Includes employee coverage, compensable injuries
and diseases, ensuring payment, and workers' abilities to sue employers for damages.