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Legal And Safety Issues in Work Based Learning
Date:
September 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Price:
Instructor(s):
Ruth Durkee, J.D.
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Topics:
- General Education
This course provides a thorough examination of the legal and safety issues that affect work-based and community-based learning programs and experiences. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of federal and Vermont labor and safety requirements and be able to provide effective systems that ensure safe and legal student experiences. This course takes a deeper dive into legal and safety issues introduced in the survey course Work-Based Learning: Providing Effective Opportunities for Students, Schools and Businesses (not a prerequisite). It will provide a comprehensive exploration of topics including labor law, education law, civil rights law, and insurance and will consider how to effectively educate students about their own rights, safety, behaviors, and responsibilities in the workplace. The format will be a combination of in-person and online sessions.
