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Employment Law Courses

Employment law courses can help you learn about employee rights, workplace discrimination, contract negotiations, and compliance with labor regulations. You can build skills in conflict resolution, legal research, and understanding workplace policies. Many courses introduce tools like case management software and legal research databases, that support analyzing employment disputes and ensuring adherence to legal standards.

Popular Employment Law Courses and Certifications


  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Publishing, General Networking, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preparing to Manage Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • H

    HRCI

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking Systems, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment Strategies, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Sourcing, Job Analysis, Human Resources, HR Tech, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    SkillUp

    Hiring and Interviewing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Labor Compliance, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Training, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Management, Labor Law, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment Strategies, Professionalism, Record Keeping, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • H

    HRCI

    Compensation and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Claims Processing

    ★ 4.7 (480) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Disciplinary Procedures, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Tax, Payment Systems, Compensation Management

    ★ 4.7 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (192) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    American Contract Law II

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Compliance, Delegation Skills, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Case Law, Mitigation, Fraud detection, Public Policies, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (267) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cross-border road transport in EU law context

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Legal Proceedings, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Legal Research, Coordination, Benefits Administration

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    International Water Law

    Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Mediation, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Adjudication

    ★ 4.6 (457) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Data Security, Health Information Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management

    ★ 4.8 (857) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular employment law courses

  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: HRCI
  • Hiring and Interviewing: SkillUp
  • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI
  • Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US: SkillUp
  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
  • American Contract Law II: Yale University
  • Cross-border road transport in EU law context: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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