Human Resource Law from A to Z

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.

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar examines the current issues in human resource law for:

• Attorneys
• HR personnel
• Accountants
• Presidents and Vice Presidents

DAY ONE

• Employment Law Update
• Imperative Information That Every Employee Handbook Should Contain
• Legal Issues in Recruiting and Hiring
• Workers' Compensation Basics
• FMLA and Other Leave Issues
• Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs

DAY TWO

• Current Issues in Human Resources
• Wage and Benefits Issues
• Discrimination and Harassment
• Workplace Behavioral Issues: Appropriately Handling Thorny Situations
• Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring
• Disciplining and Firing Employees