Business Law

Course number: B530916

This course is absolutely essential for anyone with employees. Covers hiring, firing, personnel policies, employee benefits, discrimination, ADA requirements, workers compensation, workplace health & safety, wage & hour requirements, payroll taxes and independent contractors. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Business Law    Course credit: 18 hours

Course number: MM450501

A business engaged in debt collection activities must navigate a minefield of legal requirements for contacting debtors and repossessing assets. In the Essentials of Collection Law course, we address these issues, including sales contract requirements, the various laws pertaining to collections, security interests in personal property, vehicle repossessions, reclaiming assets from a bankrupt debtor, and much more. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Business Law    Course credit: 4 hours

Course number: MM518506

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) helps employees balance the demands of work and family. But the law can be hard for employers to apply in the real world, especially when it comes to tracking intermittent leave, completing the proper paperwork, and determining eligibility for different types of leave. This course covers everything you need to know about the FMLA, whether your workers are on-site or remote. It will help you determine: who is eligible for leave, what types of leave are covered, how much leave employees may take, how to comply with notice and other paperwork requirements, and more. Covers all of the latest changes to the FMLA, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as changes to state family and medical leave laws. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Business Law    Course credit: 18 hours

Course number: MM717101

Identity theft is a common type of fraud. Anyone can be targeted; from a household or a business, to a nation. Identity theft impacts not just the victims, but their families, friends, employers, and the organizations involved. There is a need for better education and awareness regarding the threat of identity theft. This course explains what identity theft is and how federal laws protect victims of identity theft. It discusses how criminals steal identities and addresses common schemes they use. It also helps you recognize warning signs and identify methods that secure your identity. Finally, the course discusses how businesses and organizations protect personal information collected and respond to data breaches. Real-life cases and tips to protect yourself against identity theft are included. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Business Law    Course credit: 4 hours

Course number: MM711102

Sexual harassment is a frequently discussed topic in employee relations. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adopted Administrative Rules 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1130.400, which requires licensed CPAs in Illinois to complete one hour of sexual harassment prevention training in order to be eligible for license renewal. This course fulfills the 1 CPE sexual harassment training credit requirement for Illinois licensed CPAs. It includes an explanation of relevant federal and Illinois statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment and remedies available to victims of sexual harassment, discusses types of sexual harassment, provides examples of conduct considered unlawful sexual harassment, and identifies employers’ responsibilities in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment under Illinois laws. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Business Law    Course credit: 1 hour

Course number: B580818

This course teaches all the legalities of starting and running a small business. You will discover how to raise start-up money, decide between an LLC or other business structure, save on business taxes, get licenses and permits, choose the right insurance, negotiate contracts and leases, avoid problems if you’re buying a franchise, hire and manage employees and independent contractors, attract and keep customers (and get paid on time), and limit your liability and protect your personal assets. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes integrated text and study guide, final exam, and grading service.

NASBA field of study: Business Law    Course credit: 32 hours