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Overview
There are so many laws, acts, and ordinances that employers must be aware of and in compliance with, and awareness of federal and state employment laws and regulations and how to mitigate risk is now more crucial than ever. As HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, you can increase the risk of employment?related claims by committing mistakes that could easily have been prevented.
Virtually all decisions inherent in employment law violation lie with under-educated management. In this class, you will review the federal and state employment laws that impact your role (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and more), and explore strategies for reducing legal risk and potential challenges throughout the life cycle of employment, from hiring to firing.
Why you should Attend
This program will give participants an overview of the major employment laws, federal and state, and discuss key information on compliance in the workplace on what the various laws are that you need to be aware of and have a general understanding of, for compliance purposes.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Labor and Employment Law: Where Does it All Come From?
- Avoiding Common Employment Law and HR Pitfalls
- An Overview of Key Federal and State Employment Laws
- Federal, State, and Local Laws: Key Differences
- Employment Law Differences Between the Public and Private Sectors
- Employment Discrimination Laws
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Benefits, and Compensation Laws
- Safety and Security Laws
- Legal Issues in HR Policies and Practices: Hiring & Firing, Performance Reviews, Discipline, and more
- The Legalities of Employment Policies to Be Aware Of
Who Will Benefit
- HR Professionals
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Business Owners
- Payroll Professionals
Speaker Profile
Steven G. Meilleur Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR is President/CEO of PRAXIS Management Solutions, LLC, a training and consulting cooperative with a team of expert, and experienced associates specializing in all aspects of human resource management, organizational management, research and assessment, risk management, strategic and operational planning, organizational development, and nonprofit management & board governance, in the public, private for-profit, and private non-profit sectors.
He also serves as Sr. Vice-President of Risk Services - HR & Employment, for Poms & Associates, leading a team providing consulting and other support services to clients nationwide in human resources and employment matters. Dr. Meilleur is also a faculty member with the UNM graduate School of Public Administration, teaching in the areas of human resource management, leadership, organizational behavior, strategy and change, and NPO management.
With more than 50 years of experience as a working professional in human resources in the public, private for-profit, and private non-profit sectors, having served in executive and other management positions.
Dr. Meilleur received his BA in English Literature and Education at Bucknell University, and his Executive MBA & Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. He earned both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP professional certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Instructor
Steven G. Meilleur