Fundamentals of Employment Discrimination Law Training Class

Course ID: 20696

Fundamentals of Employment Discrimination Law Training Seminar

Stay Informed on Recent Developments in Employment Discrimination Law

Are you up-to-date on the changing laws and recent rulings in employment discrimination? Do you have the knowledge you need to handle claims that come your way? At this seminar, we'll take a look at each type of workplace discrimination and walk through the nuts and bolts, including defining discriminatory actions, acceptable remedies, points of contention still under debate, and evidentiary issues. Don't miss this comprehensive overview. Register today!

Clearly identify employment discrimination cases by staying up-to-date on recent rulings and federal, state and local discrimination laws.
Learn what actions constitute discrimination, so you can detect and stop it before legal action is taken.
Avoid add-on litigation after an initial discrimination claim or whistle blowing claim is filed by knowing what constitutes workplace retaliation.
Discover whether your clients meet the requirements to be held accountable under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and what constitutes a "protected class."
Avoid costly lawsuits by knowing what practices are considered discriminatory to troops returning to the workplace.
Learn how to comply with both federal and state laws, knowing their potential conflicts and how they interact in the workplace.
Identify the acceptable remedies for disability discrimination, so you can properly advise your client on action steps to take.
Get just compensation for your clients by recognizing all the parties - even individuals - the law holds liable for sexual harassment.
Study what evidence is necessary for proving sex discrimination and the challenges of proving it.
Prevent costly fines and lawsuits by knowing what notices the law requires employers to post.
Discuss the prima facie case of discrimination.
Learn more about the presumption of discrimination under Puerto Rico Law.


	Agenda
	DEFINITIONS 9:00 - 9:45, Luis R. Amadeo-Carrón. What Constitutes Discrimination in the Workplace What Constitutes Harassment, Retaliation in the Workplace Disparate Treatment Adverse Impact LAWS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE 9:45 - 10:45, Frances R. Colón-Rivera. Federal Laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA) The EEOC - Administrative Remedies, Enforcement Guidance Puerto Rico Laws (Law 100, Law 69, Law 44, Law 17) The Anti-Discrimination Unit of the PR Department of Labor-Regulations JURISDICTIONAL AND PROCEDURAL ISSUES 11:00 - 12:15, Luis R. Amadeo-Carrón. Federal Law (filing a claim, time limitations, the right-to-sue letter) Puerto Rico Law (filing a claim, statute of limitations) The Prima Facie Case of Discrimination Presumption of discrimination under Puerto Rico Law FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION 1:15 - 2:45, Edwin J. Seda-Fernández. Race Discrimination - Relevant Case Law National Origin - Relevant Case Law Religion - Relevant Case Law Sex Discrimination - Relevant Case Law Age Discrimination - Relevant Case Law Disability Discrimination - Relevant Case Law Military Duty - Relevant Case Law Other Forms of Discrimination Harassment in the Workplace Retaliation for Opposing Discrimination Harassment in the Workplace-Relevant Case Law LIABILITY AND REMEDIES 3:00 - 3:45, Frances R. Colón-Rivera. Monetary Relief (back pay, front pay, compensatory and punitive damages) Other Remedies (reinstatement, attorney's fees) SETTLEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS 3:45 - 4:30, Edwin J. Seda-Fernández. Timing Process The Settlement Agreement