Discrimination Law

Discrimination laws are constantly changing and growing, especially in California. In this seminar students will learn about: Federal and state discrimination, harassment and retaliation laws, including FEHA, Title VII, ADEA, EPA, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Executive Order 11246 and USERRA; theories of discrimination and harassment; liability; enforcing agencies; and defenses through lecture and case studies. In addition, this seminar will include preventative strategies, such as policies and procedures, training, handbooks, progressive discipline, probationary periods and releases upon termination.