From harassment prevention to leave management, the dynamic range of workplace law requires employers to conduct periodic training to ensure a legally compliant and productive workplace.
Workplace Training has long been a cornerstone of Jackson Lewis’ preventive strategy. We offer various interactive training options, from live in-person trainings and simulations, to live webinars and e-training platforms. Our training strategies are developed by renowned attorneys who can help clients develop the best approach for their workplace and also anticipate the workplace law of tomorrow.
We tailor each training program to suit our clients’ objectives and regularly conduct training on a variety of topics including, but not limited to:
Workplace Law Fundamentals
Employment Law 101: What Every Manager Needs to Know
Respect in the Workplace and Fostering an Harassment-Free Workplace for Supervisory and Non-Supervisory Employees
Conducting Workplace Investigations: The Do’s and Don’ts
Practical Strategies for Documentation, Managing Performance, and Terminations
When Workers Don’t Work: Effectively Handling ADA and FMLA Issues
Addressing Social Media and Privacy Issues in the Workplace
Practicing Positive Employee Relations: Making Unions Unnecessary
Embracing Diversity as a Corporate Priority
Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Wage and Hour Compliance: Bolstering Your Pay Practices
Reductions in Force: What You Need to Know and Do
Preventing the Onslaught of Retaliation Claims
Thought Leadership
The Aging Workforce: Challenges & Solutions
Managing Millennials
How Driverless Cars, Drones and More are Changing Your Workplace
Managing Wage and Hour Risks in a Digitally Connected World
Putting Up a Strong Defense without Excessive Costs
Proactive Management in a Unionized Environment: Corrective Bargaining
Specialized Training
Government Contractor Workshop: Affirmative Action Basics and Beyond
Understanding and Complying with the Affordable Care Act
Employee Benefit Plan Governance
Effectively Protecting Company Assets and Trade Secrets
How to Best Conduct an EEO Pay Analysis
Title IX Compliance: Preventive Strategies for Universities and Students
Understanding and Avoiding Fiduciary Liability under ERISA
Best Practices in Immigration Law: I-9s, Visas and More
Meeting Cross-Border Employment Law Challenges
We also conduct educational conferences nationwide for in-house attorneys and human resource professionals on a wide range of issues. As part of our management education efforts, we regularly update our website to make readily available substantive information on legal developments and trends in workplace law, as well as announcements about upcoming employment law conferences and events.
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