Employment Law Survey, Part II—Employment Discrimination
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This course will continue the discussion from Part I, while examining issues of employment discrimination, including a discussion on the Civil Rights Act and EEOC, ADA and ADEA issues, equal pay acts (Lilly Ledbetter Act), the Illinois Human Rights Act. The course will also outline the procedures for initiating a complaint at the EEOC and Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Important Note: Nothing in this certificate program or any individual sub-course is intended to be or should be interpreted as legal advice in any way. Similarly, this certificate program, individual subcourses, and/or instructor’s curriculum do not create or intend to create any aspect of an attorney-client relationship.
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.