Webinars

LEAP 2025: Final Preview and Key Employment Law Updates  • DEI Programs: Dr. Dennis Davis, Ogletree Deakins
• Pay Transparency and Equity: Fred Plevin, Quarles
• HR Record-keeping: Jennifer Shaw, Shaw Law Group  ...Read More

HR Investigations Workshop: A Guide to Legal & Effective Inquiries  • Key elements of an effective investigation. Understand the core components of a thorough investigation and when it’s necessary to launch one.
• Triggering events. Learn which types of employee complaints and situations require immediate investigation, and which can be resolved through other means.
• Legal obligations. Discover which employment laws mandate investigations and how to stay compliant.
• 10-step investigation process. Get a step-by-step guide to keep your inquiry on track from start to finish.
• Flowchart and documentation tools. Learn how to use an investigation model flow chart, templates and sample forms to streamline your process.
• Interviewing techniques. Plan and strategize each interview, implement a checklist and document findings accurately to build a solid investigation report.  ...Read More

Tough Talks: A Manager’s Guide to Mastering Uncomfortable Conversations  • Key rules of engagement. Proven strategies for successfully managing difficult employee conversations.
• Framing discussions with perception management. How to shape conversations to foster understanding and resolution.
• The power of guilt over anger. Encouraging employees to take responsibility for issues without creating hostility.
• Legally safe scripts. How to navigate “off the record” discussions with employees while protecting your company.
• Addressing new supervisor syndrome. Tailoring your approach for new managers versus experienced leaders.
• Stopping attitude problems. 3 practical steps to tackle entitlement and attitude issues effectively.
• Sample scripts for common issues. Guidance on addressing challenges like substandard performance, disputes and inappropriate behavior.
• Handling sensitive topics. Best practices for resolving issues like personal hygiene, layoffs, foul language and timecard discrepancies.  ...Read More

How to Comply with EEOC Harassment Guidance  • Understanding workplace harassment. Understand the EEOC’s comprehensive guidance on workplace harassment, along with what does and doesn’t qualify.
• The evolving nature of harassment claims. See how harassment claims have changed, particularly with growing protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Best practices for prevention. From training managers and supervisors to encouraging bystander reporting, put the tools in place to stop harassment before a complaint comes in.
• Tools of enforcement. Learn how to implement tools like snap inspections and bystander training to catch misbehavior before legal problems arise.
• Handling difficult harassment cases. Address difficult harassment claims like when it comes from customers, patients, or clients, or when it takes place in a digital space.
• Making systemic changes. Correct issues of systemic harassment, especially in workplaces where minorities have minimal representation and power.  ...Read More

Legal Requirements of Job Descriptions  • The 5 benefits of a good job description, and the risks associated with outdated ones.
• The 4 federal laws that require accurate and up-to-date job descriptions, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
• 4 simple steps to create accurate and defensible job descriptions that match industry standards and local variations—with online resources.
• How to define “essential functions” for ADA, FMLA and PWFA purposes.
• Using job descriptions as a disciplinary tool to guide performance reviews and employee discipline, including designing PIPs.
• Choosing the right language that locks in an employee’s FLSA classification, avoids discrimination charges and more.
• Tips and tools for continually evaluating job descriptions to avoid misclassification errors and other legal issues throughout the year.  ...Read More