| Litigation
and Dispute Resolution
Litigation and dispute resolution are hot topics in today's business
world. A variety of processes exist to resolve disputes arising
in the course of commerce. Most businesspeople are familiar with
litigation but perhaps not as familiar with ADR - alternative dispute
resolution. The course discusses the major civil litigation systems
of the world, stages of the lawsuit in the United States, ways
in which these lawsuits affect business, and suggestions for reforming
the system to reduce its adverse impact, including ADR.
After completing this course you will be able to
Identify and define alternative dispute resolution
Recognize the major civil litigation systems
Understand the stages of the lawsuit and the use of ADR
Appreciate the impact of litigation on business
Methods of Discipline
When a situation exists where employee discipline is required, it
can be difficult for a supervisor or manager to be sure they are
acting appropriately. This course provides information on conducting
an effective workplace investigation and discusses the common methods
of discipline that exist in the workplace today. The information
presented will help you to treat your employees fairly and avoid
possible charges of discrimination relating to disciplinary actions.
After completing this course you will be able to
Avoid discrimination when enforcing your company's discipline policies
Identify lawful reasons for discipline or termination
Identify proper practices for discharging an employee
Suspend an employee in a fair and legal manner
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