Employment Law Survey, Part I—Employment Relations

Employment Law Survey, Part I—Employment Relations

Class | Available

Rice Building 815 West Van Buren, Ste. 110 Chicago, IL 60607 United States
Suite 110
12/6/2025 (one day)
9:00 AM-4:00 PM CDT on Sat
$150.00

Employment Law Survey, Part I—Employment Relations

Class | Available

This course will introduce students to essential Constitutional rights, statutes, regulations, and case law related to employment discrimination and employment relations on a macro (federal law) and micro (state and local) level. Part I will focus employment relations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Illinois Unemployment Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Disability Rights, Workers Compensation, and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

Emmert, Kay
Kay Emmert

Kay Emmert is a Lecturer in the Labor Education, where she teaches labor law, grievance processing, arbitration, collective bargaining, communication and leadership skills to union members, unrepresented workers, and university undergraduates. As Lead Negotiator and bargaining advisor for the Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition at UIUC, she successfully negotiated multiple contracts, securing significant gains in wages, job security, and benefits. An expert in contract research, writing, and enforcement, she develops engaging, real-world curricula that empower workers with the knowledge and skills to advocate for fair labor practices and workplace protections.