Course Description
Don't get left behind - get the training you need to avoid compliance confusion and expensive litigation.
It is not if your understanding of employment law will be tested - it is when. Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. With changes in the law and court interpretations, periodic reviews of your human resource forms, policies and procedures are critical to ensure compliance.
Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you will walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for human resource managers,
operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, supervisors, managers,
controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits for You
- How to implement critical wage and hour basics correctly in your workplace
- How to respond to today's hot issues - including sorting through the complex maze of laws governing leaves of absence
- Learn tips on conducting investigations
- Learn latest on I-9 audits
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to discuss recent legislation and court decisions.
- You will be able to explain employee handbooks, policies and postings.
- You will be able to review payroll practices, and wage and hour.
- You will be able to discuss terminations.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Recent Legislation and Court Decisions |
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— David A. Selden |
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- Arizona's Constructive Discharge Law and Arizona's Employment Protection Act
- Workplace Violence Issues
- Injunctions Against Harassment Involving Violence or Threats
- Defamation
- New NLRB Proposal Regarding Company Restrictions on Communications to Employees
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Overview of the Alphabet Soup of Employment Laws |
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— David A. Selden |
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- ADA, FMLA, ADEA and OWBPA
- FLSA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Sexual Harassment
- OSHA, ICE, I-9s, E-Verify and Immigration Compliance
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Hiring and Orientation |
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— David A. Selden |
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- Application Forms, Interview Techniques and References
- Job Offers, Orientation and Training
- Employment Agreements
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10:00 AM - 10:10 AM |
Break |
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10:10 AM - 11:10 AM |
Reviews, Counseling and Discipline |
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— David A. Selden |
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- Constructive Counseling
- Documentation Techniques
- Pitfalls of Evaluations
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11:10 AM - 12:00 PM |
Terminations |
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— David A. Selden |
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- Pretermination Considerations and Handling the Termination
- Interview, Separation Pay or Severance and Releases of Claims
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Payroll Practices, and Wage and Hour |
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— Jennifer L. Sellers |
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- Exemptions From Overtime and Salaried Exempt vs. Salaried Nonexempt
- Time Cards and Time Sheets
- On-Call Time and Deductions From Wages
- Handling DOL Audits
- Addressing Independent Contractors
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1:45 PM - 2:30 PM |
Leaves of Absences |
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— Jennifer L. Sellers |
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- Family and Medical Leave Policies, ADA and Workers' Compensation
- Victim's Leave and Other Leaves
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2:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
Break |
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2:40 PM - 3:00 PM |
Drug and Alcohol Testing |
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— Jennifer L. Sellers |
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- Elements of a Policy and Protections to Employers
- Random Testing and Reasonable Suspicion
- Positive Tests and Medical Review Officers
- Medical Marijuana Law and Its Impact
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Employee Handbooks, Policies and Postings |
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— Julie A. Pace |
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- New Policies Based on New Laws
- Preserving Employment at Will
- Required or Recommended Policies, and Receipt and Disclaimer
- Postings
- NLRB Impact on Employment Policies
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Conducting Investigations |
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— Julie A. Pace |
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- Race, Sex, National Origin, Disability and Religion and More
- EEOC Guidance Regarding Investigations and Tips for Conducting Investigations
- Resolution of Complaint and Corrective Action
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
I-9s and E-Verify |
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— Meaghan E. Gallagher |
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- Tips to Complete I-9s
- Learn How to Audit Your I-9s
- Immigration Compliance Strategies
- E-Verify and E-Verify Audits
- Handling ICE Audits and Charges
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