HR Compliance
Mastering Labor Relations: Your Essential Survival Guide - A Webinar Series
Even seasoned HR professionals recognize that Labor Relations requires a distinctly specialized skill set, underscoring the complexity and nuanced dynamics that characterize this critical aspect of workforce management. For individuals who have either never engaged with a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in a unionized environment or those seeking to refine their expertise and stay abreast of contempor..
Recruiting 101
The course will provide a high-level overview of recruiting and it will start with the basics so that every attendee of the course at any level will understand the basics of the need and the process. The information will provide insight into how recruiting ties into the budgets of the organization, basic compliance issues, technology overview, and process improvements. Recruiting at the core is the foundati..
2024 New E-Verify Program! How Will NextGen Impact Completing the I-9Form
The proposed features for the upcoming revamped version of E-Verify would fundamentally change the way employment eligibility verification is conducted, according to a proposal from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).E-Verify NextGen scheduled for release in 2024 integrates the Form I-9 process with E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic employment verification system, and shifts much ..
Avoiding I-9 Compliance Problems: How to Properly Complete, Retain, and Purge the I-9 and Avoid Fines
On August 1, 2023, the USCIS published a Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, along with several rule changes. Starting on Nov. 1, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 is obsolete and no longer valid for use.The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce employer and employee burden assoc..
2024 EEOC and Employers: Investigating Claims of Harassment and Discrimination
Organizations have legal and moral responsibilities to support diversity in their workplaces and to ensure compliance with all equal employment opportunity rules and regulations. Unfortunately, workplaces have not always been welcoming to women and minorities, and many people have faced prejudicial behavior when seeking employment or while on the job.While laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have improve..
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 ..