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Through a mix of discussion, small groups and role-playing, participants will become familiar with the essentials of employment laws, including civil rights laws that protect employees based on age, race, gender, disability, national origin and religion. The class will learn about the most recent court cases that define and interpret the laws as applied to specific factual situations. Participants will learn not only what workplace rights employees have, but also the limitations of those rights. Next, the class will learn about current issues regarding workplace violence, including 'workplace bullying.'
By the end of this class, participants will:
*Know the legal rights public employees have and the limitations of those rights.
*Know how to spot and respond properly to potential violations of employment laws.
*Be able to exercise a supervisor's responsibilities and duty of care under the law.
*Know how to provide a safer workplace, including one that is free of workplace violence.
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