There are so many laws, acts, and ordinances that employers must be aware of and in compliance with, and awareness of federal and state employment laws and regulations and how to mitigate risk is now more crucial than ever. As HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, you can increase the risk of employment?related claims by committing mistakes that could easily have been prevented.
Virtually all decisions inherent in employment law violation lie with under-educated management. In this class, you will review the federal and state employment laws that impact your role (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and more), and explore strategies for reducing legal risk and potential challenges throughout the life cycle of employment, from hiring to firing.
Virtually all decisions inherent in employment law violation lie with under-educated management. In this class, you will review the federal and state employment laws that impact your role (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and more), and explore strategies for reducing legal risk and potential challenges throughout the life cycle of employment, from hiring to firing.
Why you should Attend
This program will give participants an overview of the major employment laws, federal and state, and discuss key information on compliance in the workplace on what the various laws are that you need to be aware of and have a general understanding of, for compliance purposes.Areas Covered in the Session
- Labor and Employment Law: Where Does it All Come From?
- Avoiding Common Employment Law and HR Pitfalls
- An Overview of Key Federal and State Employment Laws
- Federal, State, and Local Laws: Key Differences
- Employment Law Differences Between the Public and Private Sectors
- Employment Discrimination Laws
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Benefits, and Compensation Laws
- Safety and Security Laws
- Legal Issues in HR Policies and Practices: Hiring & Firing, Performance Reviews, Discipline, and more
- The Legalities of Employment Policies to Be Aware Of
Speaker
Steven G. Meilleur, Ph.D., SPHR - is President, CEO - PRAXIS Management Solutions, LLC, a New Mexico-based management consulting firm specializing in human resources, employee relations, leadership, training & organizational development, organizational research and assessment, strategic & operational planning, and non-profit organization management and governance. Dr. Meilleur has more than 40 years of management and executive-level experience in human resources, risk management, and organizational management in the private non-profit public, and private for-profit sectors.Who Should Attend
- HR Professionals
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Business Owners
- Payroll Professionals
