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Explore Employment Law Basics
Compliance
Level 1 - Exploration

Explore Employment Law Basics

Taught by Rachel Dominguez

About This Challenge

Understand the employment law requirements that affect hiring, managing, and separating from employees. This challenge covers essential employment compliance for startups, from worker classification to termination procedures.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the legal requirements that apply to hiring employees in your startup
  • Classify workers correctly as employees or independent contractors to avoid penalties
  • Recognize key workplace obligations including wages, safety, and anti-discrimination
  • Handle employee terminations properly to minimize legal exposure and liability
  • Document employment decisions and processes to protect your business

Challenge Content

19 lessons
Hiring Requirements and Compliance
Welcome to Employment Law Basics
8 Min
Legal Requirements Before You Hire
7 Min
Onboarding Documentation and Compliance
7 Min
Hiring Compliance Knowledge Check
10 Min
Worker Classification
Employee vs Independent Contractor
10 Min
Classification Tests and Criteria
8 Min
Consequences of Misclassification
7 Min
Worker Classification Exercise
20 Min
Workplace Requirements and Obligations
Your Obligations as an Employer
10 Min
Wages, Hours, and the FLSA
8 Min
Anti-Discrimination and Harassment
8 Min
Workplace Obligations Assessment
10 Min
Termination and Documentation
Handling Employee Separations
10 Min
Termination Types and Legal Requirements
8 Min
Documentation Best Practices
8 Min
Common Employment Law Mistakes Startups Make
7 Min
Termination and Documentation Assessment
12 Min
Employment Compliance Assessment for a Startup
30 Min
Your Employment Law Foundation
5 Min

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Challenge Info

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Level 1 - Exploration
Subject
Compliance
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Requirements

  • No prior legal or HR experience needed
  • Basic understanding of how startups operate
  • Willingness to engage with employment regulations
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