HR Compliance
Common Law and Its Impact on Employment
The law - both in the U.S. and around the globe, continues to change as technology advances, the social and political climate evolves and industries grow and decline. It’s more important than ever for human resources to understand relevant legal issues so they can make better, more informed business decisions.We all benefit from knowledge of legal best practices, the current state of regulations, important ..
How to Navigate Political Speech in the Workplace
Political speech at work is creating more of a problem now than it did during the 2016 Presidential election!!! With the impeachment, divisive country, and upcoming 2022 midterm elections, it has escalated even more. A new survey has found that a significantly increased percentage of employees are feeling stressed and strained because of the political speech since the 2016 campaign! Employees are feeling mo..
Treating Employees Like Adults: Discipline v Empowerment
This webinar describes Realizing empowerment is a more useful/productive tool instead of traditional discipline (which all too often makes a situation worse, resulting in a damaged relationship)Understanding the concept and relationship between employee empowerment and performanceHow to raise an employee’s performance awareness and accountabilityThe use of techniques/strategies for communicating non-discipl..
2024 Independent Contract Rule by DOL Has Become a Deadline for March 11, 2024! Audits by Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) are Creating Havoc for Employers!
Learn How Misclassifications Can be a Legal Nightmare for Employers!The new independent contractor rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could spark an increase in misclassification lawsuits and make businesses less likely to hire gig workers, according to some legal experts.The final rule restores an earlier standard that required companies to weigh a variety of economic factors together to determin..
A Guide to Limit and Reduce U.S. Customs Duties
This webinar will provide a range of strategies for effective management and reduction of customs-duty costs.Areas Covered How U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses duties on imports, looking at tariff classification, valuation, and special duty regimesWays to minimize duty payments through customs protests, litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), free-trade agreements, pr..
Utilizing HR Metrics to Illustrate and Enhance Human Resource's Contribution
Human Resource Departments have traditionally been concerned with the processing of transactions and administrative functions – often with little or no objective data to provide them feedback on:The effectiveness of their HR processesOr the contribution that these processes are making to the organization’s business strategyHowever, many senior corporate executives are no longer satisfied with this scenario ..
2024 New E-Verify Program! How Will NextGen Impact Completing the I-9Form?
The proposed features for the upcoming revamped version of E-Verify would fundamentally change the way employment eligibility verification is conducted, according to a proposal from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).E-Verify NextGen scheduled for release in 2024 integrates the Form I-9 process with E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic employment verification system, and shifts much ..
HR 101 for Frontline Managers and Supervisors
Would your managers and supervisors recognize an HR compliance issue if they happened upon one?Many managers and supervisors are aware that sexual harassment is illegal, that the ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, and they might possess general knowledge of the I-9 process, but they often don't have enough depth or breadth to their knowledge to know how to prevent problems from happening or..
Strategies for Discrimination Prevention: An EEO Investigator's Toolkit
Strategies for discrimination prevention require a proactive and comprehensive approach. This session offers an in-depth exploration of discrimination prevention, covering the historical context, legal foundations, and practical tools for EEO investigators. Topics include promoting workplace diversity, conducting effective investigations, implementing preventative measures, and fostering a culture of inclus..
Weighing Evidence, Driving Change: Writing the Investigation Report Following Discrimination and Harassment Cases
In this webinar, we will dive deep into the art and science of crafting investigation reports post-allegations of discrimination and harassment. Led by a seasoned HR professional, we're on a mission to arm you with the tools and know-how to navigate this tricky terrain with finesse.Kicking off, we will delve into the importance of thorough documentation and impartial analysis in your investigation reports. ..
Terminating Employees Safely
Terminating an employee is an uncomfortable situation for both the individual and the organization that is letting them go. There is a certain challenge that arises to the employer because if done incorrectly the employer can be faced with discrimination charges, wage and hour complaints, and wrongful discharge lawsuits. They can face fines, penalties, and unwanted audits. There are many employment law firm..
The New Talent Landscape: How to Effectively Use AI to Recruit
It would take weeks to gather and analyze the same quantity of data manually that AI processes can accomplish in seconds. In today’s fast-moving business environment, speed is critical for the following reasons: Empowering faster decisions at the right times to generate business opportunitiesGetting accurate information quicklyFacilitating pattern recognition to spot trendsAccelerating all company processes..
Handling FMLA Abuse
Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure job protection for those who needed to take leave from their employment due to serious illnesses. Most employees do not abuse this entitlement; however, there are a select few who always want to beat the system. Those who abuse FMLA are headaches for both the employer and co-workers who have to pick up the slack. Unfortunately, when an employ..
Sexual Harassment: Key Business, Financial, Human Resource Issues
The marketplace is increasingly asking and evaluating the following critical questions: Does an organization avoid the growing legal pitfalls to avoid sexual harassment? Does the organization properly conduct sexual harassment and workplace investigations?Does the organization properly weigh and balance privacy issues and concerns?Are all employees encouraged to report incidents of sexual harassment? Are al..
Setting the New Director Up for Success - Onboarding
Summary/Purpose: Whilst a constructive onboarding plan is theoretically straightforward to achieve, many organizations fail to realize its potential, impairing the director’s engagement and ability to make a meaningful contribution. The aim of this workshop is to take a practical approach to the onboarding process, explaining the steps involved, the timing, the documents to be supplied and provide ideas for..