We know that managing human resources is an issue for all employers regardless of the size or industry as well as controlling a broad range of critical business activities such as recruitment, payroll, benefits and employee engagement. It also requires an in-depth knowledge of employment law which is constantly evolving, causing particular challenges when working to meet the changing needs and demands of the workplace.

 One of the most important pieces of HRM legislation, which affects all of the functional areas, is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments, including the Civil Rights Act of 1991. These acts made illegal the discrimination against employees or potential recruits for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It forces employers to follow—and often document—fairness practices.

 Related to hiring, training, pay, benefits, and virtually all other activities and responsibilities related to HRM.

  The net result of the all-encompassing civil rights acts is that businesses must carefully design and document numerous procedures to ensure compliance, or face potentially significant penalties. In this seminar we will focus on how to assess your organization’s greatest risk areas by using the EEOCs Strategic Enforcement Plan and the six enforcement areas affecting employers the most.

Is your company at risk for non-compliance?

Is your company a lawsuit waiting to happen?

2019 comes in with a lot of uncertainties. With a new administration in the white house, employers can expect drastic change, which may affect and impact your organization. Additionally, employment lawsuits are on the rise. Last year, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforcement collected $372.1 million in monetary damages, the highest recovery in agency history. Also, for the last three years, the EEOC reported a record high number of claims filed by employees.

When employers are not properly prepared for workplace issues, companies could face discrimination suits, litigation, settlements, lawyer fees, unplanned expenses, employee turnover, morale issues, and possible negative community image. This Advanced Human Resources and Employment Law Seminar will assist companies in being prepared for the new administration, maintaining employment law compliance, as well as litigation avoidance.

Whether you are in a medium sized company or a large corporation, possessing knowledge of employment laws and HR practices are essential to business success. The number of employment laws/issues you have to be aware of can be overwhelming. In this seminar, you will learn how to deal with confusing human resource situations and how to apply employment laws correctly.

Are you prepared to protect your organization? The average lawsuit is $165,000 without lawyer fees. If the case goes to trial it could cost $1,000,000 or more! Also, non-compliance of employment laws can land you in jail. Be prepared!

DAY 01 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Employment Law

• 8:30 AM: Introductions
• 9:00 AM: Employment Law Overview: What Every Employer Should Know
• 9:45 AM: EEOC Overview and Statistics, including Top Discrimination Charges Filed
• 10:15 AM: Recent Cases in Employment Law
• 11:00 AM: How to Deal With Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace; and What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Hot Topics in Wage and Hour Compliance, including: Government Misclassification Crackdown, Exempt Versus Non-exempt and Independent Contractor Versus. Liability and Penalties for Wage and Hour Violations Employee.
• 2:30 PM: What Employers Must Know about the Affordable Care Act
• 3:30 PM: Family Medical Leave Act and How to Deal with FMLA Abuse
• 4:30 PM: End

DAY 02(8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Human Resources

• 8:30 AM: Writing Employment Policies and Employee Handbooks
• 9:30 AM: Hiring Strategies – Job Descriptions and Qualifications
• 9:45 AM: Job Advertisements, Resume Red Flags, Interviewing Applicants, Employee Retention Strategies
• 10:00 AM: Employee Personnel Files and Record Retention
• 10:30 AM: Auditing Your HR Department to Uncover Legal Hotspots and Inefficiencies
• 11:00 AM: Progressive Discipline and Documentation
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: How to Fight Unemployment Claims and Win!
• 2:00 PM: How to Conduct an Effective Workplace Investigation
• 2:45 PM: Group Role-Play Exercise involving all learned material
• 4:30 PM: End

Detroit, Michigan

• HR Representatives
• HR Generalists
• HR Assistants
• HR Managers
• HR Personnel
• Consultants
• Business Owners
• President
• CEOs
•  CFOs
• Directors
• Managers
• Supervisors