3-day Virtual Seminar

6-Hour Virtual Seminar on HR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW BOOTCAMP: A Primer for HR Professionals, Managers, and Business Owners

Overview

Lawsuits and legal actions are on the rise. We regularly hear about employers leaving themselves liable and open to employee issues related to noncompliance of a regulation. In today’s business environment, every HR Professional must learn the basics of employment law to legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Benefits attendees can take from this webinar include a better understanding of:

• Legal Compliance: Helps ensure that an organization follows federal and state employment laws
  
• Risk Mitigation: Reduces the risk of lawsuits, fines, and reputational damage from noncompliance
• Informed Decision-Making: Provides a foundational understanding for making compliant and effective HR decisions

There are so many laws, acts, and ordinances that employers must be aware of and in compliance with, and awareness of federal and state employment laws and regulations and how to mitigate risk is now more crucial than ever. As HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, you can increase the risk of employment?related claims by committing mistakes that could easily have been prevented. 

Virtually all decisions inherent in employment law violation lie with under-educated management. In this class you will review the federal and state employment laws that impact your role (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and more), and explore strategies for reducing legal risk and potential challenges through the life cycle of employment, from hiring to firing
This program will give participants an overview of the major employment laws, federal and state, and discuss key information on compliance in the workplace on what the various laws are that you need to be aware of and have a general understanding of, for compliance purposes.

Why you should Attend

Awareness of federal and state employment laws and regulations and how to mitigate risk is now more crucial than ever.
Does your job involve ensuring that your organization is compliant with U.S. Employment and Labor law?

What would happen if the U.S. Department of Labor EEOC gave you notice that they will be auditing and inspecting your employment files?

What if the Department of Labor wanted to audit the way your HR or payroll department calculates overtime?

DO you handle employee relations issues and are concerned you may be missing important steps or documentation that can leave your organization liable?

Imagine if you could respond to these situations confidently knowing that you are compliant with the requirements of law. This course will provide you with an overview of labor and employment law, helping you to deal with compliance-related issues, and understanding how they relate to the many facets of the HR function in your organization.

Areas Covered in the Session

• Labor and Employment Law: Where Does it All Come From?
  
• Key Laws to Know (Title VII, ADEA, OSHA, PDA, USERRA, etc.)
  
• Wage and Hour Law: What You Need to Know NOW
  
• Proper classification of employees and independent contractors
  
• The Basics of Managing FMLA- and ADA-Related Leave
  
• Avoiding Common Employment Law and HR Pitfalls
  
• An Overview of Key Federal and State Employment Laws
  
• Federal, State, and Local Laws: Key Differences
  
• Employment Law Differences Between the Public and Private Sectors
  
• Employment Discrimination Laws
  
• Benefits, and Compensation Laws 
  
• Safety and Security Laws 
  
• Legal Issues in HR Policies and Practices
  

Who Will Benefit

• HR Professionals
  
• Managers
  
• Supervisors
  
• Business owners
  
• Payroll Professionals