Wendy Sellers is a consultant, advisor, educator, and author with over 25 years’ experience in HR operations, downsizing, change management, strategy, corporate culture, coaching, supervisor & manager training, and leadership development in all size businesses in a wide variety of industries. In addition to her formal education (Master's in Human Resources, and Master's in Health Care Administration), Wendy is certified as an SPHR and SHRM-SCP as well as a Certified Internal Investigation Administrator, a DiSC certified personality style trainer, health/life insurance licensed, a Dale Carnegie course graduate, and is an active and past board member and volunteer for multiple non-profits.
Known as The HR Lady®
25 years of experience in human resources and leadership development
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will elaborate on the issues involved in providing vaccination incentives. You will learn how to encourage employees to be vaccinated without discriminating or ending up in court.
What You'll Learn
What is considered a de minimis fringe benefit?
How are de minimis fringe benefits reported to the IRS?
What wellness program incentives might violate ADA provisions?
HR expert Wendy Sellers will provide a clear methodology to determine when a direct threat exists. You will learn how to balance ADA accommodations with workplace safety.
What You'll Learn
How does the ADA relate to masks and vaccines?
What four factors should you consider to determine if a direct threat exists?
How should you handle requests for risky accommodations?
How can you balance ADA accommodations with workplace safety?
HR expert Wendy Sellers will help you understand vaccine mandates in the workplace. You will learn what to do when employees refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.
Key Takeaways
What are employees’ rights for a safe workplace?
What legal considerations apply to vaccine mandates at work?
How should you handle religious, medical, and disability accommodations?
HR expert Wendy Sellers will help you understand the current best practices to reopen your workplace or update safety measures amid the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics Covered
What workplace practices does the CDC recommend?
What legal considerations should you take into account?
Should you mandate assessments, such as temperature checks and tests?
How should you address vaccines in your policies and practices?
How can a Back to Work Team reactivate and protect your workplace?
Human resources expert Wendy Sellers will explain why employees take FFCRA paid leave. You will learn how the ARPA has changed the process and requirements.
What You'll Learn
What are the top five reasons employees can get FFCRA paid leave?
How should you respond to each type of request?
Are you required to continue offering FFCRA paid leave?
How has the ARPA changed employer requirements?
What steps must you take to be eligible for tax credits?
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will share a no-nonsense approach to use data to help you hire stellar candidates and retain your star team members. You will learn how to deliver a great candidate experience and maintain retention.
What You'll Learn
Why does your organization need to hire (growth vs. turnover)?
What are the reasons behind turnover?
What can external data reveal about your competition for top talent?
How can you evaluate your candidate lifecycle process and effectiveness?
What results do your paid and free recruiting resources yield?
How can you uncomplicate your initial applicant system?
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will distill OSHA directives to protect employees from COVID-19 and explain the impact of the Delta variant. You will learn how to adapt policies and practices within your organization to comply and avoid fines.
What You'll Learn
What does President Biden’s Executive Order to protect workers entail?
How does OSHA now endeavor to protect high-risk workers from infection?
How can your organization comply with OSHA’s Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace?
What are recent OSHA coronavirus violations and penalties?
What do OSHA’s “Emergency Temporary Standards” include?
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will explain how to check your recruiting process for unconscious bias. You will learn how to avoid discriminatory hiring practices.
What You'll Learn
How can you remove unconscious bias from recruiting?
What laws make discriminatory hiring decisions illegal?
What changes should you make in your organization?
What recruiting training should you provide to employees and managers?
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will explain how to apply the new CDC guidance to your organization. You will learn if it makes sense to allow vaccinated employees to stop wearing masks while at work.
What You'll Learn
How should you handle mask rules in the workplace?
What does the new CDC guidance recommend?
What OSHA mandates and employer responsibilities must you consider?
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will help you understand what risks and liabilities you should consider when creating your hurricane preparedness plans and policies.
What You'll Learn
How can you keep employees safe during a disaster?
What steps should you take to prepare your facility for a hurricane?
What liability do you have for protecting employees from harm?
What time off and pay options should you provide after a disaster?
What local legal orders apply to hurricanes?
How should you handle company and employee property damage?
