HR Policy Association

Fundamentals of U.S. Labor & Employee Relations


A Virtual Masterclass for Senior HR Leaders

As employee activism rises, union organizing surges, and legal frameworks continue to evolve, today’s senior HR leaders must be prepared to navigate a more complex labor relations landscape than ever before. Fundamentals of U.S. Labor and Employee Relations offers a strategic, practical foundation in the laws, history, and current dynamics shaping labor relations in the United States.

Delivered virtually over three 3-hour sessions, this interactive, instructor-led course is designed for CHROs and senior HR professionals who may not manage day-to-day labor relations operations but must understand the framework well enough to lead with confidence in a rapidly shifting environment.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:

  • CHROs and senior HR leaders

  • HR professionals preparing for expanded ER/LR responsibilities

  • Legal, finance, or operations leaders who interact with workforce strategy or unionized environments

What You’ll Learn
Over the course of three 3-hour sessions, you’ll:

  • Build a strong foundation in U.S. labor law and representation processes

  • Learn how to manage effectively in a unionized environment

  • Explore the evolving external environment—including worker activism, social media movements, and regulatory changes

  • Gain practical insight from leading experts in labor law and policy

Upcoming Sessions

Space is limited to 40 participants per session. Visit the course pages below for full details and registration.

  • Our next offering is planned for October of 2025 and will be linked here when available

Course Format & Pricing

  • Live, virtual instruction (3 days, 3 hours/day)
  • HRPA Member Rate: $1,750

This course is only open to members of the HR Policy Association.

Our Expert Faculty

Gregory Hoff

Assistant General Counsel, Director of Labor & Employment Law and Policy, HR Policy Association

G. Roger King

Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Policy Association

Daniel V. Yager

Senior Advisor, Workplace Policy, HR Policy Association
CEO Emeritus, HR Policy Association

Michele A. Carlin

Executive Vice President, HR Policy Association and Center On Executive Compensation

Industry Perspectives

The course includes exclusive insights from leading consultants, compensation committee members, and other experts in the field, including: 

Samuel Estreicher

Dwight D. Opperman Professor of Public Law, Director, Center for Labor and Employment Law
Director, Institute of Judicial Administration

John E. Higgins Jr.

Former Deputy General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
Distinguished Lecturer and Adjunct Professor, The Catholic University Columbus School of Law

Scott Weisberg

Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Wendy's International

Still exploring your options?

Learn more about HRPA's full suite of Fundamentals courses here.

Or contact Christen Supplee at [email protected] to discuss an HRPA membership.