HR's role in mission and strategy Key anti-discrimination laws & protected classes Meaning of disparate treatment and adverse impact Rights employers DO have Recruiting and behavioral-based interviewing Importance of goodness of fit in employee selection Onboarding basics and the 4 C's of onboarding Key considerations in managing employees.

Seven steps to employee recognition Basics of Employment at Will Five considerations in determining just cause Progressive discipline and why you might not want it Seven steps to effective corrective action Twelve parts of disciplinary documentation. What to know in disciplining employees. The basics of sexual harassment and how to stay out of trouble. What are a quid pro quo and a hostile working environment?

Essentials of the FMLA - what it is, who is covered, 6 things to remember. Essentials of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA) Reasonable accommodation and interactive discussion basics. What you need to know about wage and hours Independent contractors, exempt and nonexempt employees. Seven reasons for having employee handbooks and six tips.

Why you should Attend:Participants should attend if they are new to HR, want a high-level refresher on HR compliance, or are new to management and supervision. This program will give basic compliance information that will reduce risk and help participants become more confident in communicating with employees regarding common HR issues.

The advantage to companies is that those individuals who directly communicate with employees will be better informed and less likely to misrepresent the interests of the company.

This is not a legal webinar so contact your employment law attorney for specifics and those laws and regulations that apply in your geography and business as they are changing all the time including interpretations.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• CEUs may be available from webinar host
• Complete presentation slide deck
• EEOC Fact Sheet
• FMLA fact sheet
• ADA Q&A fact sheet
• Exempt/Nonexempt guidelines
• Sexual Harassment by supervisors
• Q&A

Who Will Benefit:

• Business Owners who need to know the Basics
• Managers and Supervisors (especially if they are new to their role)
• HR Generalists and Administrative Assistants new to HR
• Payroll Staff
• Small Business Administrative Assistants