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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


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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Payroll and Tax Fundamentals

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, People Analytics, Human Resources Software, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Law and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Workforce Management, New Hire Orientations, Forecasting, Drive Engagement, Talent Sourcing, People Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Interviewing Skills

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Litigation and Civil Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Fundamentals of Property and Ownership Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Property Management, Civil Law, Property Accounting, Property Maintenance, Legal Strategy, Property Inspection, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Design, Knowledge Transfer, Strong Work Ethic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US)

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Labor Relations, Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Compensation Management, Market Trend, Employee Relations, Economic Development, Market Data, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Financial Market, Forecasting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Talent Pipelining, New Hire Orientations, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Analysis, Legal Risk, Employee Engagement, Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Talent Selection and Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Talent Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Labor Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Performance Metric, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Drive Engagement, Training Programs, Interviewing Skills, Compliance Training, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Adjudication, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Conflict Management, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular employment law courses

  • Payroll and Tax Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees: University of Minnesota
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Fundamentals of Property and Ownership Law: EDUCBA
  • Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US): Interactive Brokers
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence: John Wiley & Sons

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