The History and Development of Collective and Individual Rights in the Workplace with Paul Kelly

Why You Need This Class

Understanding labor law is essential for union members, leaders, labor advocates, human resource professionals, and anyone interested in workplace rights. This class provides valuable insight into how workers’ rights have evolved and how labor laws continue to shape the modern workplace. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of collective bargaining, contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and the legal protections that support fair working conditions. Whether you are involved in labor relations, representing workers, or simply seeking to better understand the foundations of workplace rights, this course offers practical knowledge that can be applied in today’s labor environment.

The Four Classes Will Cover:

• The relationship between restraints on trade and the right to strike; the legalization of economic pressure.
• The constitutional challenges involving the obligation of contracts when states sought to regulate workplace conditions, including the development of statutory wage and overtime laws.
• The development of the right to bargain collectively and the enforcement of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• The role of arbitration in the administration of CBAs, the enforcement of workplace rights, and the use of dispute resolution processes to address workplace conflicts.

By completing this course, participants will better understand the legal framework that protects workers, the historical struggles that shaped labor rights, and the practical tools available to resolve workplace disputes and strengthen collective representation.

Instructor: Paul F. Kelly, Segal Roitman, LLP