Labor and Employment Law

A complex and ever-changing set of federal and state laws govern the American workplace. Union representatives must understand basic provisions of these laws and how they interact with collective bargaining agreements in order to protect their members’ rights in the workplace. The Employment and Workplace Law Certificate Program will address the following issues:

• When is unequal treatment actually illegal discrimination and harassment?
• What rights to accommodation at work do disabled union members have?
• Under what conditions is a member entitled to family and medical leave?
• What rights do union members have when they are injured on the job?
• How do First Amendment rights apply in employment?
• What rights does one have for privacy at work?
• How is social media impacting the workplace?

Registration: Click here to register

The registration fee per class is $270 (although certain classes may have an additional fee for special materials). Being a remote program, the topics covered here will be of interest to labor relations professionals across NJ as well as those from other states.  Registration made within 3 business days of the class date will be subject to a late registration fee of $25.00 per person. Pre-registration and payment are required to guarantee seats. Bulk rates are available. For online registration, we accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) and e-checks. If you cannot use this form of payment, please call 848-932-9504. 

Schedule and Location: Click here for the schedule

All classes will be held remotely, via Zoom until further notice. 

Certificate Requirements:

Participants must complete six courses in the Labor and Employment Law Certificate Program to receive their Labor and Employment Law, Certificate of Completion.

While the program begins in September, learners may enroll in individual courses at any time. Seven course options are offered to allow some flexibility in scheduling for students, however, please note that some classes constitute a two-part sequence (e.g. Grievance Arbitration I and II) in which part 2 may not be taken without first completing part 1.

Available Credits:

New Jersey Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)  - 6 Hours

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - .5 CEUs

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds will be issued. Cancellations made three business days prior to the date of a class will receive full credit toward any future courses offered by LEARN at Rutgers University. There will be a $75 fee for all other cancellations, and the remaining credit can be applied toward any future LEARN courses.

Questions?

For more information, email learn@work.rutgers.edu, or call (848) 932-9504.