Labor Education Program | Labor Law Series
Individual Registration Form
This form is for individuals who will pay out-of-pocket for their own class(es) or certificate.
For discounted union group rates (5+ students), contact Ursulla Idleman at idleman@illinois.edu for invoicing information.
Location Information
All classes will be held in person in Chicago from 9am until 3pm with a break for lunch.
State & Campus COVID safety protocols will be followed.
Location: Rice Building, 815 West Van Buren, Ste. 110, Chicago, IL 60607
Fees
Individual students must pay via credit/debit card at the time of registration.
- Individual classes: $150 each
- Certificate program (all 6 classes @ $100 each): $600
- Union group rate for 5+ students: $500 or $100 per student, per class.
Select Classes
Certificate series
Class 1. Labor Law Survey, Part I--Private Sector
September 21, 2024
This course will provide an overview of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and will examine the regulations and case law surrounding union formation, elections, collective bargaining rights, pickets and strikes, Weingarten rights, discipline, grievance and arbitration processes, and union security/dues clauses.
Class 2. Labor Law Survey, Part II--Public Sector
September 28, 2024
This course will continue the discussion from Part I, while examining the essential statutes in Illinois Public Sector Labor Law, including the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (IPLRA), the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (IELRA), and the US and Illinois Constitution provisions that apply to public sector workers.
Class 3. Employment Law Survey, Part I--Employment Relations
November 9, 2024
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).
Class 4. Employment Law Survey, Part II--Employment Discrimination
January 4, 2025
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.
Introduction survey course and deep critical analysis of essential Constitutional rights, statutes, regulations, and case law related to employment discrimination including, but not limited to, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), EEOC, ADA, ADEA, and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Class 5. Legal Writing Intensive Workshop, Part I
February 22, 2025
This course is designed to be an advanced writing workshop for those interested in developing successful written advocacy in complex/advanced grievances as well as before various legal tribunals including arbitrators and labor boards. Students will learn basics of legal research, reading and interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law. All workshops will be conducted collaboratively in a group with the instructor and other students and will include individual reading, research, and writing assignments.
Class 6. Legal Writing Intensive Workshop, Part II
March 15, 2025
This class will continue the work from Part I, which is a prerequisite to Part II.
Individual course(s)
Select your courses from the list below. If you'd like to take all six, please choose the "Certificate" option from the drop-down above.
Labor Law Survey, Part I--Private Sector
September 21, 2024
This course will provide an overview of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and will examine the regulations and case law surrounding union formation, elections, collective bargaining rights, pickets and strikes, Weingarten rights, discipline, grievance and arbitration processes, and union security/dues clauses.
Labor Law Survey, Part II--Public Sector
September 28, 2024
This course will continue the discussion from Part I, while examining the essential statutes in Illinois Public Sector Labor Law, including the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (IPLRA), the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (IELRA), and the US and Illinois Constitution provisions that apply to public sector workers.
Employment Law Survey, Part I--Employment Relations
November 9, 2024
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).
Employment Law Survey, Part II--Employment Discrimination
January 4, 2025
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 De-partment of Human Rights.
Introduction survey course and deep critical analysis of essential Constitutional rights, statutes, regulations, and case law related to employment discrimination including, but not limited to, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), EEOC, ADA, ADEA, and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Legal Writing Intensive Workshop, Part I
February 22, 2025
This course is designed to be an advanced writing workshop for those interested in developing successful written advocacy in complex/advanced grievances as well as before various legal tribunals including arbitrators and labor boards. Students will learn basics of legal research, reading and interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law. All workshops will be conducted collaboratively in a group with the instructor and other students and will include individual reading, research, and writing assignments.
Legal Writing Intensive Workshop, Part II
March 15, 2025
This class will continue the work from Part I, which is a prerequisite to Part II.
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