Gain a firm understanding of what qualifies as a legally protected category to minimize risk and exposure.
Having well-trained management employees, human resources professionals, and first-line supervisors is key to preventing and addressing issues of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. It is essential for these groups of employees to understand the law surrounding workplace issues and know how to respond when these issues arise. After this program, you will feel empowered to handle even the toughest workplace situations that could otherwise lead to costly litigation.
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Over 39 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Agenda
Your Role as a Management Employee, Human Resources Professional, or First-Line Supervisor
Overview of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws
- Protected Categories Under Federal Law
- Notable Issues and Recent Decisions (e.g., Reverse Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, and More)
- How State Laws May Differ
Understanding and Preventing Unlawful Discrimination
- Discrimination Defined
- How to Address Discrimination in the Workplace
Understanding and Preventing Unlawful Harassment
- Harassment Defined
- How to Address Harassment in the Workplace
Understanding and Preventing Unlawful Retaliation
- Retaliation Defined
- How to Address Retaliation in the Workplace
Best Practices for Preventing and Addressing Workplace Issues
- Workplace Trainings
- How to Respond to Complaints and When to Conduct Workplace Investigations
- Minimizing Legal Risk
- Other Issues to Be Aware of (e.g., Artificial Intelligence and DEI Programs)
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Over 39 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on November 4, 2025.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
- AK CLE 1.0
- Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hour(s) of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
- AL CLE 1.1
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hour(s) credit.
- AR CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.0
- Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hour(s) of participatory credit.
- GA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
- HI CLE 1.0
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hour(s).
- IL CLE 1.0
- This course was approved for a total of 1.0 hour(s) of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
- MO CLE 1.3
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- ND CLE 1.0
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit.
- NH MCLE 1.1
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 66 Minutes.
- NJ CLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.3 hour(s) of total CLE credit.
- NM CLE 1.1
- This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.1 hour(s) of credit.
- NV CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
- NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
- This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hour(s) in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
- PA CLE 1.0
- This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hour(s) of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
- TN CLE 1.1
- This program has been approved as a distance learning format by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.1 hour(s) of credit.
- VT CLE 1.0
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- WI CLE 1.0
- This program qualifies for 1.0 hour(s) of ondemand CLE through the WI Board of Bar Examiners.
- WV MCLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.3 MCLE hour(s).
HR Certification Institute 1.0
- This E-Learning program has been pre-approved for 1.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi(TM), PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi(TM), and SPHRi(TM) recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
SHRM 1.0
- Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.0 PDC(s) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.
- Those applying for AIA and HRCI must view 100% of the program and answer the questions following the program.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- CA MCLE 1.0
- HI CLE 1.0
- MO CLE 1.3
- NM CLE 1.0
- VT CLE 1.0
- WV MCLE 1.3
- WY CLE 1.0
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 39 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty
Stephen E. Baumann, II
Holland & Knight LLP
- Equity Partner at Holland & Knight LLP
- Provides nationwide, risk-adjusted advice to employers of all sizes, from small startups to Fortune 500 companies
- Has a robust litigation practice in federal and state courts nationwide, as well as administrative proceedings, including complex litigation involving labor relations issues, trade secret matters, and matters involving claims of retaliation, wrongful discharge in violation of public policy, and unlawful restrictions on employee speech
- Advises employers on employment policies, protection of trade secrets, and restrictive covenant agreements in a constantly evolving legal landscape
- Trains employers on how to effectively manage and remain union-free or, if unionized, manage their union-represented workplaces
- Regularly advises employers on the legal boundaries of employee speech, including protected concerted activity under the NLRA, political expression, off-duty conduct, and social media use, helping clients of various sizes and industries navigate complex and evolving legal standards before disputes arise
- Drafts and reviews workplace policies — including social media policies, codes of conduct, nondisparagement provisions, and confidentiality agreements — to ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing employee expression
- Published ‘You’ve Got a ‘Friend’: Social Media’s Influence on Employee Rights’ in For the Defense
- Presented ‘Protected Union-Related Speech and Concerted Activities: Walking the Increasingly Fine Line of ‘Free Speech’ in the Workplace’ for Lorman Education Services
- Presented ‘Update Your Status: Current Legal Risks Related to Social Media in the Workplace’ at the Mile High SHRM Emerging Leaders Conference
- Published ‘New Labor Protections for Thousands of Public Workers in Colorado Take Effect in July’ in Law Week Colorado
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America guide, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment; The Best Lawyers in America guide, Ones to Watch, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment; and Stand-out Lawyer, Thomas Reuters; among other recognitions
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 1-303-974-6563
Hannah Fitzgerald
Holland & Knight LLP
Hannah J. Fitzgerald
- Associate at Holland & Knight LLP
- Represents and advises employers in labor relations disputes, including before the NLRB, in collective bargaining, in arbitration, and in federal and state court
- Regularly represents and advises employers in trade secret matters, including drafting agreements, issuing cease and desist letters, and representation in federal and state court litigation and arbitration
- Provides various workplace trainings for management, including labor relations training
- Drafts and revises various agreements that arise in the employment life cycle, including employment agreements with restrictive covenants and separation agreements with confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions
- Drafts and revises employment policies, including social media policies, confidentiality agreements, nondisparagement provisions, and other workplace policies to align with current NLRB guidance and other federal and state law requirements
- Advises employers on employee speech and expression issues, including social media activity, political speech, and off-duty conduct, and assists in evaluating whether employer responses comply with applicable federal and state protections
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 1-303-974-6540
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