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Basics of Federal and State Discrimination Law: How to Create a Discrimination Free Workplace   

This course covers the basics of Title VII and Montana State law. Discrimination laws will be explained, including a discussion on all protected categories, especially those only applicable to Montana. Participants will analyze vignettes to ascertain if the behavior is discriminatory. Learn what constitutes discrimination under the law, how to recognize discriminatory behavior, what the company must do to be compliant and protect its employees, and how to stop discriminatory behaviors. The class also focuses on how to draft and implement a policy and how to train employees in these issues. Participants learn how to address internal complaints of discrimination and complaints filed with the Human Resources Department. Finally, the class addresses the concept of retaliation, why it is illegal, why it is so prevalent, and how to prevent it.

Course meets in Missoula. Course is non-credit.

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This course is part of the Employment Law series. A discount applies when registering for the entire series. Refer to the program website above for complete information about registering for the series.

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