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Overview
This training will cover pivotal employment law topics including at-will employment arrangements, an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and new updates on the workplace discrimination and harassment. This program is designed to empower attendees with best practices and guidance to minimize legal risks and improve compliance with legislation.
Why you should Attend
Today’s workplace climate is complex with a spectrum of laws and regulations. Businesses must be familiar with a wide range of policies and laws to ensure compliance and protect the company’s interests. Employers must be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of employment law to correctly implement policies and procedures that impact their workplace.
Areas Covered in the Session
- The most significant HR laws that apply to every organization
- An overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Best practices for recruiting, interviewing and managing employees
- Critical updates on Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
Who Will Benefit
- Business Owners
- HR Specialist
- Generalist
- Supervisors
- Managers
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is a Business Strategist and Human Resources Consultant at R. L. Harris & Associates, LLC. Racquel has 25 years of Executive level experience in Human Resources and earned two certifications in Human Resources (PHR, and SHRM-CP) and certification in Risk Management (CRMC).
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Indiana University. Racquel has a full and comprehensive understanding of how important training is to an organization. She has a high aptitude for strategic planning and execution which she implemented while she was President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management. Under her leadership, the organization achieved the prestigious Chapter of the Year Award from the Indiana State Council of The Society for Human Resources Management. Racquel is an expert in Labor Relations, Federal and State employment laws, and strategically aligning human resources with organizational goals.
She has a demonstrated ability to use data and statistics to solve problems. Racquel is recognized in the community as a servant leader which has earned her numerous awards including the Martin Luther King Drum Major award presented by former Mayor Jeff Rea, The “40 under 40” recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, The Seven Seals Award by the ESGR, and the Michiana Chapter Society for Human Resources Management 2010 Leader of the Year.
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris