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Employment Law for HR Certification
Industry: HR
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Employment Law for HR Certification
Expert Presenter:
12-09 to 12-11-2024 11:00 AM EST or 02-03 to 02-05-2025 11:00 AM or 04-01 to 04-03-2025 12:00 PM EST
3 Live Sessions. Each 60 Minutes.
Employment laws and regulations are constantly changing, as are interpretations of existing and new HR laws and regulations. Is it possible for HR departments and other interested parties to keep up with a very fluid human resources regulatory environment? Violations of employment laws can result in huge legal fees, settlements, backpay, penalties, and fines for businesses.
You cannot afford to ignore these potential legal, financial, and reputational risks. Fortunately, possessing a comprehensive understanding of employment law not only protects your organization but also enhances your career prospects, making you an invaluable asset in navigating these complex legal waters and helping your employer reduce the legal and regulatory risks the business must face on a daily basis.
During this webinar certification series, Melissa Fleischer, Esq. offers a comprehensive overview of employment laws and regulations and highlights the areas that are particularly tricky for employers.
What You’ll Learn
Below is just a sample of the many important areas that will be discussed during this webinar series:
- Overview of relevant laws and regulations
- Explore the significant legal issues affecting employment
- Learn concrete steps to follow for specific HR scenarios
- Protect your organization from potential legal liability
- Prove your knowledge to colleagues, managers, and regulators
- All courses include a PDF version of the presentation slides along with any additional materials or resources provided by the presenter
- One certification exam attempt is included
Program Outline
Webinar 1: Hiring
Webinar 1: Hiring
- Employment applications
- Interviews and pre-employment inquiries, including new laws
- Background checks and ensuring compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
- EEOC position on refusal to hire based on prior convictions
- Offer letters
- Legal requirements for job descriptions
- I-9 forms
- At-will employment and avoiding implied contracts
- Exempt vs. non-exempt FLSA classifications
- GINA issues in pre-employment physicals
Webinar 2: Issues During Employment
- Leaves of absence
- Complying with legal requirements
- Eligibility
- Reasons for leave
- Appropriate classification under FMLA
- Avoiding legal pitfalls of ADA
- Definition of a qualified individual with a disability
- Engaging in the interactive process
- Reasonable accommodations
- ADA requirements for infectious diseases
- Workplace health and safety regulations
- COVID-19
- Monkeypox and other diseases
- OSHA Form 300
- New OSHA requirements
Webinar 3: Performance Reviews And Termination
- Documenting poor performance to create a paper trail
- Disciplinary letters
- Appropriate reasons for termination
- How to terminate poor performers while avoiding legal liability
Training Overview
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