Training Course Syllabus:

HR Law - Human Resources Training Seminar

Program Description:

What if the only thing standing between your company and a devastating lawsuit is ...

• That new HR assistant you just hired? Or ...
• That manager who “doesn’t have time” for your training sessions? Or ...
• An overworked HR staff member who overlooks an obscure wrinkle in an important federal law?

Are you 100 percent sure they can handle EVERY situation that comes their way? Truth is, there are 1,001 different scenarios going on throughout your company every day that impact employment law, benefits administration, compensation, and even fringe benefits.

And it only takes one mistake – however unintentional – to cause significant damage to your company’s ability to do business. Companies shell out an average of $750,000 in damages for wrongful termination suits that they lose! Even more sobering … more and more companies are losing these suits each year.

Which makes it more important than ever for your HR staff (and other managers and supervisors in your company) to possess a keen working knowledge of the fundamentals of HR law. But where can you get this training quickly, easily – and accurately?

Come to this seminar. In just one day, we’ll cover the basics of HR law in a fastpaced, plain-English way that will provide a whole new level of understanding to anyone who has to deal with the thousands of facets of employment law.


It's HR 101 — and we take that as a BIG compliment!

Our previous attendees call this course, "HR 101" and they say it with a smile! It's a must-have foundation of knowledge everyone needs in today's complex business world. We cover everything from ADA ... to FLSA ... to fringe benefits, but we don't go in-depth into the tiny nuances of each law.

Instead, participants learn the basics of what the law means ... to whom the law applies ... and which agency enforces the law. Plus, they’ll return to the office armed with resources of information that they can immediately access when they need it. What you’ll have after this powerful session are employees who know the magnitude of HR law ... can converse with any employee about the issues safely ... and a dramatically reduced threat of mistakes, blunders, and missteps due to ignorance that can land you and your company in hot water.

What You'll Learn in this HR Law Seminar:

Workshop Agenda:

Major Equal Employment Laws

• Key Federal Equal Employment Laws
  – Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  – Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
  – Equal Pay Act of 1963
• Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act of 2009
  – Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
  – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992
• ADA Amendments Act of 2008
  – Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
• State Fair Employment Practice Acts (FEPAs)
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
  Rights Act (USERRA)

Understanding the Laws Related to Protected Classes

• Federal
  – Race and Color
• Form EEO-1
  – Age
• Releases
  – National Origin
• Form I-9 (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
  – Gender
• Gender Discrimination
• Pregnancy
• Sexual harassment
• Religion and Religious Practices
  – Disability
• Definitions under the ADAAA
• Pre-Employment Inquiries
• Post-Offer Inquiries
• The EEOC Interactive Process
• State
  – Sexual Orientation
  – Gender identity
  – Marital Status
  – Lifestyle Laws

Handling Discrimination Claims

• Discrimination
  – Impermissible actions, including retaliation
  – Disparate Treatment
• Burden of Proof
  – Disparate Impact
• Burden of Proof
  – Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
  – The EEOC Complaint Handling Process

Privacy in the Workplace

• Telephone monitoring
• Computer monitoring, including social media
• Electronic mail and voice mail
• Video monitoring

Pay Practices

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  – Minimum Wage
  – Overtime
• Compensable hours (what constitutes)
• Off-the-clock work
  – Exemptions From Overtime
• Garnishment
  – Federal
  – State

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Continuing Education:

Our training seminars offer Continuing Education Credits (based on contact hours) upon completion. Credits are issued according to the guidelines set forth by IACET. Please note that Continuing Education Credit approval is at the discretion of your licensing board; not all seminar topics are approved by all boards. Contact your licensing board or agency for specific information relating to your profession

Seminar Training Time:

Seminar Check-In: 8:30 AM

Seminar Program 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

International Registration Policy

Seminar Summary:

Don’t guess! Protect your organization – and yourself – by knowing your rights and obligations under the law. (see full course description)

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