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 Starting on Nov. 1, 2023, the prior version of Form I-9 is obsolete and no longer valid for use.The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce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..
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..
Work Violence and Active Threat Response: Workplace Safety Unveiled
In today’s complex landscape, business leaders and employers face a sobering reality: workplace violence is an unfortunate trend that demands our attention. Join us for a deep dive into two critical topics:Workplace Violence Unveiled:- Understand the causes and subtle signs that precede violent incidents- Learn pre-attack indicators and effective de-escalation strategies- Prepare for difficult conversations..
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 2024 Election is Over! Get Ready for Compliance Whiplash in 2025! Know What Employers Need to Know
President-Elect Donald Trump is poised to expand upon policies he implemented during his first term in office, such as those emphasizing limited government, states' rights and lower taxes. Additionally, it is anticipated that the newly elected president and his administration will target many Biden Administration policies on the environment, immigration, foreign policy and more. Many of these actions could ..
The Federal Government and Artificial Intelligence: Concerns and Pitfalls
Now more than ever, federal contractors find themselves at the intersection of innovation and regulation, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. We’ve incorporated AI into a broad range of business systems, including those with the potential to affect employment decisions. For that reason, the OFCCP has issued new guidance called “The AI Guide”. The Guide provides answers to commo..
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 the fede..
Workplace Investigations: Protecting Your Company And Employees
This Webinar 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 retaliationInitiating an Investigation: Understanding when and how to launch an investigationGathering Evidence: Discuss effective methods for collecting evidence, includ..
The Family and Medical Leave Act and How Employer’s Can Be Compliant
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate ..
Implementing the Techniques Utilized by HR Strategic Business Partners
The role of the HR business partner is more important than ever, now that there are more demands on HR to add value. And more leaders are realizing that by making better use of their employees, they can better achieve the profitability goals of the business. In addition, more of the transactional HR work is being outsourced, so HR is not only able to focus more on the strategic side of the business, but is ..