HR Compliance
Top 10 Employment Law Decisions in 2024
Federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and others have often guided employers of what their obligations are. For the past 40 years, courts were required to give “deference” to these agencies’ interpretation of the law. Some believed that this deference gave a sense of continuity across the country.&nbs..
How to Prepare for a Payroll Tax Audit
The best offense, they say, is a good defense. In payroll tax administration, this means evaluating your practices against the laws and regulations governing them. Most automated payroll systems get the numbers right when it comes to gross wages and withholdings. The problems come with decisions such as the use of independent contractors, payments that don’t go through payroll, when overtime pay is due, and..
Performance Reviews: A Step-By-Step Process For Conducting Them Meaningfully and Effectively
One of the most critical areas of employee relationships and one of the biggest challenges management faces today is conducting effective performance appraisals and determining appropriate merit increases. Learn to give performance appraisals that help motivate employees to achieve goals and increase their value to the organization. Since both managers and employees often view performance appraisals with an..
All About Civility - Eliminating a Culture of Gossip, Rumors and Destructive Behavior - Whatever Happened to Respect?
Bad attitudes, jealousy and disruptive behaviour will sabotage hospital morale, lower self-esteem and reducing teamwork and productivity. When toxic behaviour infects a organization at any level, managers may be tempted to ignore it or give in, the wrong thing to do, but tolerating it is not a solution!This session will show you how to neutralize gossip and put a system in place to ensure it does not re-occ..
Garnishments and Proper Processing
Garnishments are a requirement of doing business and having employees but juggling the requirements of different types of garnishments and federal and state laws can be exhausting. This webinar will give you tips and tools to know how to stay compliant and process garnishments. We will talk about all the recent updates to Garnishment legislation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including what garnishments shou..
Now that I’ve Got Them, How Do I Keep Them?
While most companies have a healthy top-of-the-line post-pandemic, their growth is severely limited by the ability to retain talent. And, without the ability to grow the workforce, added pressures are placed on existing employees, exacerbating mental health challenges and the retention problem. Employee Turnover is an expensive problem. It limits growth opportunities, causes stress, morale problems, custome..
The Interplay Between the FCRA, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ban the Box in the Hiring Process
The Federal Consumer Protection Bureau issued a final rule summarizing consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act in 2019 when conducting background checks on potential new employees. Additionally, many states and municipalities have passed “Ban the Box” legislation making it illegal to ask about criminal convictions on an employment application. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has adde..
Creating And Fostering Psychological Safety in Our Workplaces
Have you ever found yourself holding back a brilliant idea out of fear, ridicule, or dismissal by your colleagues? This hesitation signifies a lack of psychological safety in your workplace. But now imagine a different scenario: A workplace where you feel comfortable expressing your opinions openly, regardless of their imperfections. A place where you trust your team members will listen respectfully and be ..
AI in HR: Friend or Foe?
AI in HR presents both opportunities and challenges. This lecture will delve into the key applications of AI in HR, including:Recruitment and Onboarding: Using AI-powered tools to streamline candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes.Performance Management: Employing AI algorithms to analyze employee data, identify performance trends, and provide personalized feedback.Employee Engagement: Lever..
Bullying And Incivility in the Workplace: Is There an App for That?
All of us would like to come to work on Monday mornings knowing we will be treated respectfully and professionally. And if we find some uncivil behavior all we need to do is access our “civil app” and poof, it will be gone. Unfortunately, more and more employees feel the opposite they experience rude and discourteous misconduct from their boss, their colleagues, and even their customers or clients; an..
Leveraging AI for HR Excellence
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Human Resources (HR) professionals face the dual challenge of managing traditional HR functions while adapting to the digital age. Generative Artificial Intelligence (gAI) offers a remarkable opportunity to reshape HR practices, streamline processes, and unlock valuable insights. This session will explore the integration of AI into HR operations, focusing on h..
The Pregnancy Workers’ Fairness Act – Has It Impacted Employer Views on Pregnancy?
Anytime a new law is passed, there is a wave of uncertainty about what the new law actually requires. After all, could expect Congress to be able to publish regulations further identifying what the requires. Indeed, as with many over-employment laws, Congress delegated enforcement of the PWFA to the EEOC. The wait is now over, we finally have a set of final regulations? Or will we see challenges to th..
Workplace Investigations: Protecting Your Company And Employees
This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of workplace investigations, covering the following topics:Common Types of Workplace Investigations: Exploring different types of misconduct, such as harassment, discrimination, theft, and retaliation.Initiating an Investigation: Understanding when and how to launch an investigation.Gathering Evidence: Discuss effective methods for collecting evidence, incl..
How to Conduct a Harassment And Bullying Investigation To Restore Harmony and Reduce Liability
Title VII and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) require workplaces receiving a complaint, or otherwise learning of alleged discrimination or harassment, to investigate in a timely manner and take appropriate corrective action to end the harassment and prevent the misconduct from recurring. That’s a tall order to ensure a just and fair handling of a harassment complaint - an essential ..
Bridging Generational Divides in the Workplace
In today's workforce, up to five generations work side by side, each bringing distinct values, communication styles, and work preferences. These differences can create challenges around managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration. This course is designed to help you navigate these challenges, transforming potential generational conflicts into opportunities for unity and growth.Throughout this course,..