Civil Rights Law

Published learning objectives:

Identify and apply civil rights laws to workplace decisions, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and accommodation.

Evaluate policies, data, and HR tools (including AI) for bias, disparate impact, and compliance risk.

Published course description:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify and apply core civil rights laws in the workplace, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodation, and pay equity.

You’ll learn how to evaluate real workplace scenarios, recognize both obvious and subtle forms of discrimination, and assess organizational policies for legal risk and fairness.

You’ll also develop the skills to conduct consistent, well-documented HR decision-making that aligns with federal and state civil rights standards.

This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, and anyone involved in employment decisions who wants practical, real-world guidance—not just legal definitions.

Through applied examples and scenario-based analysis, you’ll see how everyday decisions around hiring, promotion, discipline, and workplace culture can create legal exposure if not handled carefully.

What makes this course unique is its focus on patterns, judgment, and modern workplace challenges.

You’ll go beyond traditional concepts to explore topics like adverse impact, psychological safety, intersectionality, and AI in HR decisions—helping you build confidence in navigating complex, real-world civil rights issues.