Virginia MCLE - Employment Law Courses
This is a listing of Employment Law CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Cutting Through the Noise: A Primer on Title VII Protections, Sexual Harassment, Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
With incidents of sexual harassment and racial discrimination on the rise, there is a great deal of misunderstanding and misinformation. This CLE course will clarify many misconceptions about the legal aspects of these issues and offer important information about the legal responsibilities of workplace practices. The course is meant as a primer for new attorneys as well as for those without a lot of experience in employment law. The course will cover basic protections against discrimin... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Distinguishing Between Employers and Contractors in Light of the New DOL Guidelines
The world of commerce has a new star – the gig economy. This area grew tremendously during the pandemic lockdown, as delivery services became a necessity. Those employed in this economy, from well-known names such as Lyft, Uber, Grubhub and Doordash, as well as countless others all share one element – they pick and choose workplace location. But how to define these employees? Are they independent contractors or “remote” employees? There is a case to be made for each and the Department... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Don’t Get Caught Without A Contractor’s License: The Downfalls and Damages of Working Without a License
Violating license requirements can have serious consequences for contractors. The penalties tend to be severe and do not allow for equitable remedies. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of the rules in California and explain the consequences for contractors operating without one. The course will review the purpose of the licensing laws and how they are applied to contractors and those who perform construction services as well as exemptions to applicability. Recent case law c... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Employee Handbook Do’s and Don’ts
In today’s litigious environment, employee handbooks are critical in order for employees to protect themselves against future liability. Yet there are some mistakes that can be downfall of any employer. This CLE course will explain the policies that are absolute musts for all handbooks as well as phrases and terms that can never be included. An outline of do’s and don’ts, strategies for a well-written and enforceable handbook and avoiding liability through well drafted policies and pro... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Employment Agreements: Protection for All Involved
Employment agreements join the parties, where one or both are individuals, over short or long time periods. In order to be effective, these agreements must be regarded as advancing and protecting the self-interests of both parties. They must include the conditions of employment, responsibilities of each party, compensation, benefits and standards as well as factors that would trigger early termination. This CLE course will present how these agreements should be built, the inclusion of... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Employment Law Issues in Telework Environments
The phenomenon of remote work didn’t begin with COVID-19, but the virus did bring it into the foreground as a key battleground between employers and employees. Today, as employees fight to work from home either full-time or hybrid, employers are stuck between retaining talent and the extent to which they are willing to offer flexible solutions. This CLE course will explain the employment law issues that arise for employers for remote workers, both full-time and hybrid. The course will... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Equity & Inclusion Confusion: Discrimination and Other Trending Employment Law Topics for Non-Employment Lawyers
Employment law is an important area of the legal system even for non-employment lawyers. This comprehensive CLE course will address the uniquely challenging issue of employee vs. independent contractor and the implications of how workers are classified. The course will summarize the various federal laws, including Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which govern... More Info
$291General Credit -
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ERISA for Dummies
Designed to provide an overview of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), this CLE course will explain the act, what it includes and excludes and how it differs from other types of civil ligation. The course will also cover preemption issues, the ERISA “savings” clause and how ERISA remedies work. The impact of ERISA on other areas of practice will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Green Cards, Visas, & Naturalization During Covid-19 - Oh, My!
Employment-based green card and visa categories, as well as the recent Executive Orders issues by President Trump, are just some of the areas being impacted by COVID-19. This CLE course will cover this area with a focus on EB-1, EB-2 NIW and PERM-based green cards. Employment-based visas not impacted by the Executive orders, specifically E,O,P,R, TV and J-1 visas will be explained and the process for obtaining approved petitions will be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Home is Where The License Is: Ethical Considerations for Lawyer Relocation During and After the Pandemic
COVID-19 motivated many lawyers to relocate, work remotely, and avoid perceived risk. This CLE course will assess the legal and ethical ramifications of relocation, particularly to states beyond where you might be licensed. The course will address authorization to practice, jurisdiction and choice of rules. More Info
$341Ethics Credit
