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In today’s challenging and rapidly evolving U.S. workplace, understanding American employment law is more critical than ever for HR professionals managing U.S.-based employees. With shifting regulations, new legal precedents, and significant differences from Canadian employment laws, non-compliance can result in costly legal risks. This two-day online program provides a clear, practical overview of essential U.S. employment laws, helping HR professionals navigate at-will employment, discrimination and harassment laws, wage and hour compliance, and disability and leave management.
Why This Course Matters for HR Professionals
- Reduce Legal Risk – Avoid costly lawsuits by understanding U.S. employment law requirements.
- Strengthen Cross-Border HR Management – Learn how U.S. laws compare to Canadian regulations and what policies need adaptation.
- Ensure Compliance with Evolving Regulations – Stay informed on key labor laws and trends affecting businesses in the U.S.
- Improve Employee Relations & Issue-Spotting Skills – Develop the confidence to address employment challenges while protecting your organization.
Who Should Attend?
- Senior HR professionals managing U.S. employees or cross-border policies.
- In-house legal counsel responsible for employment law compliance.
- Senior company management overseeing U.S. operations.
What You’ll Learn
- Employment-At-Will Principles – How the U.S. employment model differs from Canada and the key exceptions employers must consider.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Anti-Discrimination Laws – Legal obligations regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.
- U.S. Labor Law Overview – Understanding union organizing trends and regulatory developments affecting the workforce.
- Wage & Hour Law (FLSA Compliance) – Proper classification of employees, overtime rules, and avoiding common wage law violations.
- Disability & Leave Management (ADA & FMLA) – Eligibility requirements, reasonable accommodations, notice and certification rules, and real-world application of disability and leave laws.
Detailed Agenda of the Program
Live Virtual Sessions: There will be multiple online instructor-led modules on the key aspects of the various U.S. laws outlined above followed by targeted open discussion during which practical application, examples and experiences will be discussed interactively. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask questions for live response and discussion both in advance and during the open discussion portions of the sessions. The instructor led open discussions will also include brief discussion of Canadian law and how it is distinguished from U.S. law.
Materials: Participants will be provided with session workbooks to follow along with the content covered in each module and to take notes.
Peer Learning and Group Work: Participants will have the opportunity to learn from each other while answering questions and sharing experiences and observations during the modules.
Time Commitment: This program will be delivered in 2 modules. Participants will spend 3.5 hours each day (with 15 minute break) participating in the virtual sessions. The in-class virtual modules will be held as follows:
- Day 1 – Session #1: Employment-At-Will Principles; EEO/Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Law; Labour Law
- Day 2 –Session #2: Wage & Hour Law; Disability and Leave Management Law
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at Professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca