Available as:

• A 1.5-day on-site program or programs

Litigation and government enforcement in the employment-law arena have increased significantly in recent years — as have settlements, damage awards and fines. From equal employment opportunity to wage and hour issues, the workplace can become a potentially expensive minefield of liability. Designed specifically for non-HR supervisors, this course focuses on key employment law concepts and how they translate into day-to-day practices that minimize an organization’s exposure.

Program overview:

Module 1: Overview of key federal employment law

• Equal employment opportunity (including Title VII, age discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Workplace harassment and hostile work environment issues
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act (wage and hour)

Module 2: Best management practices

• Hiring
• Performance management
• Discipline
• Terminations (voluntary and involuntary)

Who benefits from this program?

• Non-HR employees with supervisory duties
• HR professionals who want to reinforce their knowledge of employment law and compliance issues

Contact us at OrgTraining@SHRM.org or 703-535-6496.