Course Description
Empowerment Against Injustice: Navigating Unlawful Employee Termination
In the dynamic realm of professional life, many events can shape or shift our career trajectory. While certain challenges might be seen as stepping stones, there are incidents that demand a stronger stance. One such grave occurrence is unlawful employee termination. Every employee deserves transparency and fairness when parting ways with an employer. Yet, the reality often reveals instances where these principles are overshadowed.
Delve deep into this course, designed to be your beacon against unjust termination practices. Whether you're an employee seeking justice or an employer striving for ethical business conduct, this course tailors to your needs.
Here's your guided roadmap:
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Deciphering Termination Reasons: Develop a discerning eye as you learn the demarcation between legal and illegal grounds for termination. Understand the nuances and the underlying reasons that tip the scale.
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Strategizing Your Response: Whether you've been on the receiving end of unfair treatment or are proactively safeguarding against such incidents, gain insight into actionable steps and preventive measures to uphold justice.
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Navigating Post-Termination Waters: An unjust termination doesn't conclude the journey. Understand how to heal, rebound, and even thrive after facing such adversity, whether you're an employer or an employee.
Challenges might be inevitable, but the courage to confront them, learn, and create change is a choice. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to champion fairness in professional environments. Are you prepared to be a beacon of change in the face of injustice? Dive in and let's reshape the narrative together!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes
- Define lawful employee termination by identifying at least three legal reasons for termination and explaining why each reason is considered legal.
- Demonstrate understanding of employment law by describing the consequences of unlawful termination for both employers and employees.
- Define the steps involved in a lawful employee termination process according to organizational policies and legal standards.
- Demonstrate the correct handling of documentation and communication during the employee termination process to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Analyze procedural due process in employee termination by evaluating whether established steps are correctly followed to ensure fair and legal outcomes.
- Define due process and its role in lawful employee termination by identifying key legal rights protected during termination procedures.
- Define the concept of at-will employment and explain its implications for employee termination within legal contexts.
- Identify key employee rights protected under U.S. employment laws, and explain how these rights relate to lawful termination practices.
- Identify the rules and legal requirements for terminating various employment types and ensure compliance to avoid complications.
- Recognize different employment types and describe their unique characteristics regarding lawful termination processes.
- Identify common errors in handling employment terminations and describe strategies to prevent these mistakes, ensuring a lawful and respectful termination process.
- Define the key legal considerations in employee termination by analyzing applicable laws and employee rights, ensuring compliance throughout the termination process.
- Recognize the different pretexts used by employers to disguise unlawful termination.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Course Introduction and Goals | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 2 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 4 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 5 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 10 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 11 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 12 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 12 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 13 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 13 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 14 Quiz | 10 points |
Lesson 15 Quiz | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 70 points |