Employee Off-Duty Conduct: Know Your Rights and Theirs
June
24
2026
(Wednesday)
Time
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
72 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 212165
Duration: 60 Minutes
72 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 212165
Instructor
Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers
Overview
Off-duty employee conduct is a tricky issue for employers who want to maintain workplace discipline while respecting privacy rights. This webinar will delve into the complexities of disciplining employees for actions outside of work, offering insights into when, why, and how to address off-duty behavior. We will explore legal considerations, potential risks, and provide practical strategies for employers to navigate this sensitive area.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Understanding Legal Boundaries: Overview of laws governing employee conduct outside the workplace; When is off-duty behavior a legitimate concern for employers?
- Disciplinary Actions and Employer Rights: Key considerations for imposing discipline for off-duty conduct; Reviewing policies and aligning disciplinary actions with company standards
- Protecting the Organization’s Reputation: How off-duty conduct can affect an organization’s image; The role of employer response in maintaining a positive public perception
- Best Practices and Policies for Employers: Steps to create clear policies that address off-duty conduct; How to balance employee privacy with company interests
Who Will Benefit
- All
Speaker Profile
Wendy Sellers Wendy Sellers, is a committed business ally and HR expert, holding multiple academic qualifications along with a broad array of HR certifications and licenses. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, she has contributed her expertise across various HR disciplines including operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, and both remote and traditional workplace environments, as well as in coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
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