Employers must comply with thousands of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. These sessions help you understand the intricacies of these rules to ensure compliance and reduce liability.
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, July 19, 2021; 3:30 PM Eastern
Employment law and COVID-19 expert Melissa Fleischer will detail the concrete steps you should take to create a marijuana policy. You will have the opportunity to get input about your unique situation.
Topics Covered
What topics should you include in a marijuana policy?
Can you refuse to hire an applicant who tests positive for marijuana?
May a rejected applicant who tested positive for marijuana sue you?
Is marijuana legal when used for medical purposes under federal law?
Do you have to allow an employee who uses marijuana for medical purposes to be under the influence at work?
Do you have to allow medical marijuana use as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or your state disability law?
3 Sessions; Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, August 24 - Thursday, August 26, 2021; 12:00 PM Eastern
Employment attorney Melissa Fleischer will explain the OSHA requirements for your organization. You will learn in-depth details of the regulations, discover how to apply them to your workplace efficiently, and avoid the growing fines for non-compliance.
Sessions Include
OSHA Guidance On Returning To The Workplace
OSHA Forms And Whether COVID-19 Is Recordable Offense For Form 300 A And Face Masks
OSHA Guidance For Different Types Of Industries And Different States
Melissa Fleischer, an expert employment attorney, will explain the differences between the confidentiality requirements of the ADA and HIPAA. You will learn how to protect employee health information while keeping your team safe.
What You'll Learn
What are your confidentiality obligations under HIPPA related to COVID-19?
Must you maintain medical confidentiality under the ADA or HIPPA?
Which law covers employers?
May you reveal information regarding an employee’s battle with COVID-19?
How should you train managers to adhere to confidentiality requirements?
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?
Leading employment attorney Melissa Fleischer will provide a step-by-step guide for ensuring compliance with the new OSHA guidance. You will learn how to adjust policies and procedures in your workplace to adhere to all the OSHA requirements related to COVID-19.
What You'll Learn
How does the newly issued OSHA COVID-19 guidance differ?
What are your obligations for masks, vaccines, safety controls, and quarantines?
What can you expect for the mandatory temporary emergency standard?
What penalties can OSHA assess against your organization?
How will the temporary emergency standard differ from the current regulations?
Will the temporary emergency standard be mandatory?
Melissa Fleischer, an expert employment attorney, will explain your organization's liability for employees who contract COVID-19 in the workplace. You will learn how to improve safety and mitigate legal risk.
What You'll Learn
Can your organization be liable when an employee contracts COVID-19?
Would worker’s compensation cover that illness?
What would an employee need to show to hold an employer responsible?
Have states changed their worker’s compensation laws?
What legislation may provide immunity to employers?
What strategies, policies, and procedures should you implement?
How can you keep the workplace safe?
Will following OSHA and CDC guidelines help establish a defense to a lawsuit?
What cases have been brought against employers regarding COVID-19?
Employment law and COVID-19 expert Melissa Fleischer will explain if and when it is appropriate and legal for you to reveal an employee's COVID-19 health information to colleagues in your workplace. You will learn how to balance privacy and safety.
Key Learnings
What are your confidentiality obligations under the ADA for COVID-19?
Can you tell employees if a colleague has COVID-19 and exposed others?
Are you obligated to notify employees when they may have been exposed?
Can you reveal departments the identity of an employee with COVID-19 in your workplace to state and local health without violating the ADA?
Can you tell employees which colleagues do not get the COVID-19 vaccine?
3 Webinar Sessions scheduled for 60 minutes eachMonday, July 26 - Wednesday. July 28, 2021; 12:00 PM Eastern or Wednesday, October 13 - Friday, October 15, 2021; 12:00 PM Eastern
Employment attorney and legal expert Melissa Fleischer will share the legal guidance you need to understand as an HR professional. You will learn how to protect your organization and advance your career with a prestigious certification.
Benefits of Certification:
Explore the major 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
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, July 22, 2021; 12:00 PM Eastern
Leading employment attorney Melissa Fleischer will explain the latest OSHA requirements. You will learn how to keep your employees safe while the world continues to confront COVID-19 and adapts to vaccine availability.
What You'll Learn
What are the OSHA regulations and your responsibilities?
What changes does OSHA’s COVID-19 guidance require?
How should you incorporate COVID-19 in your written safety plan?
How can you ensure social distancing for workers who need to be present?
What are the most significant potential hazards during this pandemic?
What are the OSHA requirements for recordkeeping and maintenance?
How should you report and record incidents for remote employees?
How can you ensure you comply with OSHA poster requirements?
Employment law and COVID-19 expert Melissa Fleischer will detail the concrete steps you should take to create a vaccine policy. You will have the opportunity to get input about your unique situation and leave with a draft of your vaccine policy.
What You'll Learn
What topics should you include in a vaccine policy?
What documentation may you require to prove vaccination?
Do you need to include warnings to protect your organization?
Is it better to administer the vaccine on-site?
What language should your policy include about reasonable accommodations?
Human resources and safety expert Michele A. Mathews will identify areas you need to consider and outline concrete solutions to implement. You will learn how to address concerns from employees and customers.
What You'll Learn
What aspects of COVID-19 vaccines must employers understand?
What should you consider before mandating vaccination?
How do workplace laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, relate to vaccines?
What safety measures and PPE will still be required? For how long?
Employment law expert Rick Verstegen will identify the reasons for recording meetings and the inherent legal risks. You will learn practical tips for minimizing liability.
What You'll Learn
Why is electronic monitoring necessary for managing productivity?
Why do both employers and employees want to record meetings?
What laws apply to electronic privacy?
How do laws related to non-discrimination and protected concerted activity relate to recording meetings?
What are the best practices for recording meetings?
What action plans and policies should you develop?
