The Laws Governing Employee Relations

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Course Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost : $1,029

Next Start Date:

July 1, 2026

This course is part of a certificate program. You can also take it without enrolling in the program.

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About this Course


This course covers the laws, regulations and policies governing Washington state employers with regard to employees. You’ll develop practical skills and learn useful tools for managing employee relations. We’ll explore key areas of employment laws, such as anti-discrimination, leave, progressive discipline and workplace privacy.

What You'll Learn

  • Approaches for investigating discrimination and whistleblower complaints
  • Progressive discipline policies
  • How to develop and maintain employee handbooks
  • Key aspects of discrimination and family/medical leave laws

GET Hands-On Experience

You’ll develop a tool kit for managing risk and developing employee relations policies.

Program Overview

This course is part of the Certificate in Human Resources Management.

Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Online Synchronous

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom. Learn More »

Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

Online

Meet your instructor

Tammy Sittnick

Founder and Principal Consultant, Blue Atlas HR Consulting

NONCREDIT COURSE

You'll earn 2.7 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course. Learn more about noncredit options.

Note

This course can only be taken as part of the Certificate in Human Resources Management.

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