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Seminar Human Resource Law from A to Z Seminar

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NBI Legal Continuing Education Seminars

Human Resource Law from A to Z

Course Description


A Comprehensive Overview of the Issues Affecting HR Departments

Get a handle on the complicated issues that arise in the day-to-day operations of any human resources department! This extensive two-day course covers all of the hot-button issues that every HR professional should know, not only to avoid lawsuits, but to ensure that all employees are happy and productive. Experienced faculty will show you how to handle such issues as employee leaves, problem behaviors in the workplace, and what essential information should be included in employee handbooks. Don't miss out on this crucial human resource information - enroll today!

  • Get up to speed on how tax reform affects employers - and what you can do to prepare.
  • Learn the necessary disclaimers that every employee handbook must contain in order to avoid potential legal trouble.
  • Recognize the many intricacies of the Fair Labor Standards Act, so that employers can stop problems before they happen.
  • Understand how the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act intertwine in issues with employee leave.
  • Know what accommodations are considered reasonable when an injured worker returns to the workplace.
  • Properly document and manage discrimination complaints to ensure that both employers and employees are properly protected in case of lawsuits.
  • Effectively monitor employee communications and internet use in an ethical and legally compliant manner.

Agenda

DAY ONE

  1. Employment Law Update
    9:00 - 9:45, Steven E. Jones
    1. Tax Reform and Employers
    2. The Affordable Care Act: The Latest Developments
    3. Same-Sex Benefits Update
    4. Immigration Reform: What Businesses Need to Understand
    5. Other State and Federal Updates
  2. Current Issues in Human Resources
    9:45 - 10:15, Steven E. Jones
  3. Legal Issues in Recruiting and Hiring
    10:30 - 11:00, Lorna M. Wiggins
    1. Creating Legally Effective Job Descriptions
    2. Writing Job Offers and Rejection Letters That Repel Lawsuits
    3. Legal Aspects of Gaining Information Through Criminal Background Checks and Social Media Accounts
    4. Drafting Employment Contracts
  4. FMLA and Other Leave Issues
    11:00 - 11:45, Lorna M. Wiggins
    1. Applicable Laws: The FMLA, the ADA and Their Interconnection
    2. Laws Governing Military Leave
    3. Creating Effective Leave Policies
    4. Solving Complex Leave Issues
  5. Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs
    11:45 - 12:45, Lorna M. Wiggins
    1. General Rules on Who is Entitled to Unemployment Compensation
    2. Key Information to Present Regarding the Initial Claim
    3. When is it Important to Fight an Unemployment Compensation Claim
    4. What You Need to Know About the Hearing Process
    5. Traditional Ways to Manage Unemployment Compensation Costs
  6. Wage and Benefits Issues
    1:45 - 3:00, Steven E. Jones
    1. Employee Benefits and the Laws That Govern Them
    2. Navigating the Maze of FLSA Requirements
    3. Common Wage and Hour Traps
    4. Part-Timers, Temps, Interns and Employer Obligations
  7. Imperative Information That Every Employee Handbook Should Contain
    3:15 - 4:30, Steven E. Jones
    1. Necessary Disclaimers and Employee Classifications
    2. Laws and Policies to Include
    3. Parameters of Employment to Address
    4. Drafting Responsible Social Media Policies

DAY TWO

  1. Workers' Compensation Basics
    9:00 - 10:30, Kelly A. Genova
    1. Essential Policies and Protocols to Have in Place
    2. Determining Reasonable Accommodations for Injured Workers
    3. Issues with Workers' Compensation Insurance
  2. Workplace Behavioral Issues: Appropriately Handling Thorny Situations
    10:45 - 12:00, Barbara G. Stephenson
    1. Psychological Issues
    2. Drug and Alcohol Use
    3. Off-Duty Behaviors and Activities
    4. Workplace Violence: Harassment, Bullying and More
  3. Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring
    1:00 - 2:00, Barbara G. Stephenson
    1. Workplace Searches: From Desks to Smartphones
    2. Keeping Tabs on Workplace Communication and Computer Use
    3. Surveillance of Employees and Workplace Investigations
  4. Discrimination and Harassment
    2:00 - 3:15, Laurie A. Vogel
    1. Key Laws to Know
    2. Properly Managing Complaints
    3. Keeping Records of Incidences
    4. Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
  5. Disciplining and Firing Employees
    3:30 - 4:30, Laurie A. Vogel
    1. Proactive Discipline Policies and Comprehensive Approaches to Discipline
    2. Determining When Employee Discharge is Appropriate
    3. Using Employee Evaluations to Reduce Liability When Firing Problematic Workers
    4. Discharge Letters, Waivers and Releases

 

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Human Resource Law from A to Z

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This basic-to-intermediate level seminar provides information on human resources law to HR professionals. Attorneys and paralegals will also find it useful.


 
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