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A business professional leans against a table with his arms crossed.

Essentials of HR Law and Compliance

Flexible employment law and compliance course for Human Resource professionals

Human resource professionals are responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and aligning workplace policies with the overall business strategy. Through Bryant University’s Essentials of HR Law and Compliance course, you will better understand how federal laws interact with state and local laws, and how to exercise due diligence.

Key Knowledge Areas of Employment Law and Compliance

Through this Essentials of HR Law and Compliance course — part of Bryant’s larger Human Resource Management Certificate program — you will:

  • Identify and understand employer responsibilities in complying with employment laws and regulations.
  • Research and provide effective guidance to stakeholders on workplace issues.
  • Apply practical knowledge to managing compliance in the workplace.
  • Understand how to draft an employee manual according to the needs of an organization.
  • Develop steps for creating policies and establishing uniform, well-defined standards.

Audience

  • Individuals completing the Human Resource Management Certificate
  • HR professionals seeking SHRM recertification 

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SHRM Recertification

Current HR professionals can earn 24 professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM recertification with this course.

Course Requirements

This five-week, self-paced course includes guided learning with multimedia, interactive modules, and curated readings. Discussion posts are due on Mondays and all other deliverables are due on Saturdays. 

First-time online learner? “Strategies for Success” is a one-week module that will familiarize you with our learning system before you begin your certificate program and ensure you are ready to participate. Required for all first-time, self-paced Bryant learners.

Flexible

No matter how busy your schedule is, Bryant’s online, self-paced metrics course gives you the flexibility you need.

High-Caliber Instructors

All of our online courses are taught by top-notch Bryant faculty or industry experts who are leaders within their field.

Interactive Learning

Spend 4-5 hours per week on guided, interactive modules, and curated reading.

SHRM & HRCI Approved for Recertification Credits

Bryant's Human Resource Management classes, offered through Bryant University’s Executive Education & Career Accelerator, are approved for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP and HRCI recertification credits.

Human Resources Management Stackable Certificate

This course is part of the Human Resources Management Certificate. In order to receive the certificate, you must complete six courses from the following:

  • Business & HR Strategy
  • Diversity Management in Organizations
  • Essentials of HR Law & Compliance
  • HR Essential Skills
  • Introduction to Total Rewards
  • People Analytics
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • Talent & Performance Management
Stephanie Calenda
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Meet Your Instructor: Stephanie Calenda, SHRM-SCP

Stephanie Calenda, SHRM-SCP, is an HR leader with 15+ years of experience and serves as HR Director at a Rhode Island healthcare center. A Bryant University instructor since 2013, she teaches in the Executive Education & Career Accelerator, including SHRM Exam Prep. She holds an MS in HR and Labor Relations and a BS in Business Administration.