A successful business relies on employee engagement data and analyzes effectiveness of processes from hiring to firing. These sessions share proven tactics to implement the employee lifecycle, promote diversity and inclusion initiatives, and build camaraderie and address conflicts head-on, enabling you to develop trust and increase employee satisfaction.
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, August 3, 2021; 2:00 PM Eastern
Employment law expert Jim Castagnera will explain if you can let the world know your employees are fully vaccinated. You will learn how to adapt your policies and practices.
What You'll Learn
What federal laws cover confidential medical information?
What constitutes confidential medical information?
May employees wear badges indicating COVID-19 vaccination?
How can you advertise that an employee is vaccinated?
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?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, July 7, 2021; 1:30 PM Eastern
Employment law expert Richard Verstegen will help you identify the key components, the laws that mandate certain provisions, and suggested changes based on current laws and post-pandemic workplace norms.
What You'll Learn
Laws that require employee handbook provisions
Essential components of any employee handbook
Suggested changes based on workplace safety and COVID-19
Best practices for drafting different individual sections
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, July 21, 2021; 12:00 PM Eastern
Human resources expert Teri Morning will explain how to uphold morale and the law when reopening your workplace. You will learn how to take advantage of this slim window of opportunity to demonstrate you care about employees as people.
What You'll Learn
How should you handle accommodation requests?
Can you address out-of-work lifestyles that bring risk to the workplace?
What is the current guidance for employers regarding vaccines?
How should you handle employees who want to continue working from home?
Can you require people who are doing a poor job to return to the workplace?
How should you respond to childcare challenges?
How can you handle employee complaints and maintain morale?
Is it possible to require employees to return after proclaiming they could work from home forever?
How can you encourage people to respect coworkers’ boundaries?
Dr. Jim Castagnera, a renowned attorney and labor relations expert, will explain how to respond to social activism among your employees. You will learn about common worker concerns and legal constraints.
What You'll Learn
What are the most prevalent demonstrations of employee activism?
How should you respond to employee activism?
How can you address a lack of race and gender representation in leadership?
What are the legal constraints of responding to employee activism?
What should you do when a union organizing drive is brewing?
How should you react when employees ask your organization to be more socially conscious?
5 Sessions scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, August 16 - Friday, August 20, 2021: 2:00 PM Eastern
Data-driven recruiting expert Wendy Sellers will provide detailed technical guidance for applying metrics to your hiring process. You will learn straightforward techniques to gather and use data to help you bring top talent to your organization.
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?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will help you address the immediate challenge that employees and their families face. You will learn how to help your team, bolster productivity, and reduce liability.
What You'll Learn
Why is family care now an operational issue for employers?
What steps should you take now, at the beginning of the summer?
What compliance requirements do Title VII, ADA, and FMLA dictate?
What do government laws and regulations require?
How does childcare affect workplace safety plans?
Is it feasible for you to provide on-site childcare?
How involved should you be in an employee’s family care challenges?
Dr. Jim Castagnera, a labor and employment attorney with four decades of experience, will explain the current legal landscape for affirmative action. You will learn how to adapt your policies and practices to ensure compliance.
What You'll Learn
What is the current state of the law on affirmative action?
What changes are being mandated by the Biden administration?
What is the role of OFCCP regarding affirmative action?
What are the best practices for recruiting, admissions, and contract administration?
How should your company adapt to current affirmative action laws?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will reveal how you must revise policies and procedures to incorporate the latest laws and evolving regulations. You will learn how to treat employees fairly while taking advantage of government programs and protecting your organization.
What You'll Learn
To what tax credits is your organization entitled?
When is COVID-19 a reason for taking FMLA leave?
How should you administer intermittent leave?
When must you provide for emergency sick leave?
When are you required to engage in the ADA interactive process?
How should you make requests for employee medical information?
How does workers’ compensation interact with the ADA?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will explain the National Labor Relations Act's details and interpret how they apply to your organization. You will learn what immediate steps you must take to comply.
What You'll Learn
How does the National Labor Relations Act apply to your organization?
What is protected concerted activity?
How do recent decisions of the NLRB affect non-union employers?
How do these laws relate to COVID-19? How should you adapt?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, June 29, 2021; 3:00 PM Eastern
Attorney and technologist John Fay will explain the revised requirements for verifying identity and employment eligibility documents. You will learn how to take advantage of the extension and prepare to adapt your procedures after the pandemic.
All participants will receive a useful Form I-9 Audit Checklist.
What You'll Learn
What is the current DHS policy for virtual I-9 completion?
What does this extension mean for your organization?
What alternative I-9 options are available for remote hires?
When should you work with an authorized representative to view documents? Whom should you choose?
How must you capture and retain supporting I-9 documents?
What are the best practices for managing I-9 and E-Verify deadlines from afar?
