Labor and Employment Law Certificate Course Offerings

(NEW COURSES)

Labor Relations In Practice

Fall 2026- Spring 2027 Schedule

BIAS, DISCRIMATION AND HARASSMENT  Click here to register
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: Akhila Naik, Esq.

This course will cover the federal and New Jersey state laws prohibiting disability, gender, and race discrimination, and harassment. Topics will include legal definitions of disability, legal requirements of reasonable accommodation, what constitutes disparate treatments on the basis of gender and race, and other issues of special concern to union representatives.

Mastering Negotiation Soft Skills  Click here to register
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: Carla Katz, Esq., J.D.,

Negotiation success often depends on the soft skills you bring to the table. How do you communicate, build trust, handle conflict, and respond when conversations become difficult? Even experienced negotiators can sometimes find themselves stuck in unproductive patterns or walk away from conversations feeling frustrated and unheard. Unlike a traditional collective bargaining course that focuses on bargaining structure and strategy, this course focuses on the human side of negotiation. Through practical exercises, role plays, and discussion, you will strengthen soft skills such as communicating under pressure, dealing with challenging personalities, active listening, and building trust. You will also learn new skills to help you become a better negotiator in all areas of your life.

Workplace Investigations  Click here to register
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: Carla Katz, Esq., J.D.,

Workplace Investigations is a skill-based course for Labor Relations and Human Resource professionals, including union staff and officers. Professor Katz will cover numerous types of workplace investigations and investigatory interviews, including investigations of discrimination. She will cover the steps of effective investigations, and relevant labor law. You will learn about Weingarten Rights, Loudermill due process rights prior to termination, and Garrity rights against self-incrimination and duty of fair representation.

Effective Meeting Facilitation and Decision Making   Click here to register
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 9 a.m - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: Sue Schurman

This course will cover the essential skills required for effective meeting facilitation and decision making including: agenda setting, ground rules, discussing difficult issues, managing disruptive individuals and reaching consensus. Students will learn when to use Roberts Rules and when to use alternative meeting ground rules; and practice using active listening and asking questions to encourage open discussion.

Drafting Effective Contract Language    Click here to register
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: Adrienne Eaton

This course will cover the reasons contract language matters including arbitrator decision making, guidelines for language, language to avoid and why, practice drafting and improving language.

Arbitrating Disciplinary Cases   Click here to register
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: James Cooney

Improve your skills in arbitrating disciplinary cases. Topics will include the just cause standard, progressive discipline, disparate treatment, information demands, deciding whether the grievant should testify, and preparing for the hearing. Students will also engage in practical exercises, by assuming the role of arbitrator and issuing "decisions" on factual scenarios based on real disciplinary cases

Introduction to Costing Out CBA/CNA proposals for Labor and Management   

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Friday, March 19, 2027
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (EST)
Instructor: Patrick Khalil