HR Compliance
Understanding Evidence and Legal Elements in an Investigation
This webinar covers the following key topics:How to evaluate specific evidence and its value to the investigation findings?The different types of evidence and how much weight an investigator should give itThe ten factors to consider when making a credibility determination for a specific piece of evidenceAreas Covered To identify ways to assess the credibility of certain evidence without basing your de..
Utilizing a Proven Process When Conducting Sensitive, Internal Investigations
An internal investigation is a formal inquiry to determine whether workplace policies or regulatory practices have been violated. Investigations can follow :a complaintallegationsuspicion of misconductfraudharassment accusationsor many other reasons covered by federal, state and/or local employment laws.The goal of any internal investigation is to obtain a straightforward view of the facts:what happened?whe..
ADA Accommodation and Compliance: What Should the Process between Employer and Employee Should Look Like?
This webinar explores the issue of what should the process be between employer and employee when trying to accommodate individuals with disabilities while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Areas Covered What is an employer’s obligation to provide a “reasonable accommodation”Why should the employee initiate the request for accommodation?When requesting a reasonable accommodation what should..
Performance Reviews - Essentials of Conversations, Feedback, and Goal Setting for Managers
Performance review conversations require that strategic key points be discussed but in a diplomatic fashion. Managers must remain in a neutral state of mind which is difficult when frustrated with an employee’s performance. Candid conversations are also necessary when giving a performance review to drive productivity through continuous improvement and for risk management to protect the company.Provided in t..
Workplace Insubordination: Strategies for Preventing, Identifying and Dealing with this Employee Issue
Instances of insubordination can cause conflicts in your workplace. This concept refers to any employee who disrespects or intentionally disobeys authority figures and this type of behavior may lead to consequences to the employee. Understanding what constitutes insubordination and how to address this issue can help managers maintain a positive, productive work environment.Areas CoveredWhat constitutes insu..
Spirit in the Workplace: A Guide for Making the Best of the Holiday Season
The Holiday season is a great opportunity to show our employees how much we care about them, like good old Mr. Fezziwig. Spirituality at work doesn’t imply religion at work, although that is part of it, too. It’s a broader concept where we look for the best in each other, nurture each other, and build community. It is a time for rest, recovery, and merriment.Learning ObjectivesAn awareness of the greater op..
The 2023 EEO-1 Reporting is Open on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Learn What The Changes Are to Be Compliant! Are You Prepared for the Deadline?
The EEOC has announced that the long-delayed 2023 EEO-1 reporting period will finally open on April 30, 2024. The EEOC provided important details concerning support for these filings, stating that the EEO-1 online Filer Support Message Center, the new title for the filer help desk, would also open on April 30, 2024. The EEOC will post updated information concerning the 2023 EEO-1 data collection on the agen..
To Explore the Bermuda triangle of FMLA, WC (Worke’s Comp), and the ADAAA: Policies, Practice, and Procedures
Challenges - It’s confusing isn’t it? It was made more confusing with the addition of COVID. How are we supposed to keep it all straight when there are times when the legal requirements of both the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) are similar, yet at other times one law contradicts another? We find that we can’t comply with both laws at the same t..
Form 941 Compliance
This webinar will give you the tools to better be able to understand line by line of Form 941.Details around 2024 updates to the form 941 and review of common errors as reported by the IRS.Review of Schedule B and the importance of completing it correctly.Review of who should sign the Form 94.Filing the Form 941 when taking the COVID-19 and is it still applicable?Areas Covered 941 Basic Requirements- Report..
Navigating Performance Management: From Performance Plans (PIPs) to Termination
An Effective Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a structured approach used by organizations to help employees who are struggling to meet job expectations and performance standards. It is a constructive tool designed to identify areas of improvement, set clear goals, and provide guidance and support for employees to enhance their performance. Areas Covered Purpose of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)Pr..
Being Assertive - How to say No Without Getting Fired
It sounds obvious and it is obvious; if you do not want to do something, just say ‘No’. However, you may find ‘No’ to be the hardest word to say. This is generally due to a fear of the response you might receive. Contrary to what you may think, when you exercise that right appropriately, people become more respectful of you and your time. In the long run, learning to say ‘No’ helps you to avoid ..
How to Welcome, Engage, and Retain New Employees with Your In-Person and Virtual On-boarding
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. The Onboarding Process is that one chance. All new hires are highly motivated on their first day of employment. Whether you call it Onboarding, Induction, Enculturation, or New Employee Orientation, the process used to welcome and train your new employees while capturing their excitement of a new job and reducing their new job jitters is critic..
Performance Reviews That Build Loyalty
Employee performance evaluations are an essential factor in the development of employees and the growth of the company as it is an opportunity to identify an employee’s strengths and areas that need improvement. Yet most managers and employees alike dread them. Why? Because the evaluation often has the wrong focus – a focus of telling the employee what they must do to improve or why they are getting less th..
The Top Ten FMLA Alligators: Tips And Traps To Avoid Liability
The FMLA can be challenging to administer, and cause many headaches for HR. This webinar will review the top ten most pressing FMLA mistakes employers make, so that you will be in compliance with the FMLA regulations, and able to best administer FMLA leave of absence issues.Employers should never take a holiday from dealing with the Family and Medical Leave Act's (FMLA's) requirements. Legal experts say the..
Dress Codes: Dress Codes for a Changing Workforce
Since employees typically are the first contact made with a company it is often necessary to control the image projected. In the past, employers used dress and appearance policies to help employees work comfortably and safely while still projecting a professional image to clients, customers and future employees. Over the years employers have also used dress and appearance policies to help create an employme..