HR Basics - Tips & Traps for Supervising Others
Understanding & Managing Employment Risk
Overview:
Knowing the current employment laws and how to apply them will in turn affect employee engagement and performance. People like to work for people they respect, and they engage in their work when their manager creates a fair and positive environment. You add value by complying with the law, consistently enforcing company policies and expectations, and ultimately protecting the organization.
The “Top Traps” have been identified as key areas of exposure for employers, regardless of industry. Whether you are new to a supervisory position, or it’s just time for a refresher course, this course will arm you with knowledge and implementation tips to immediately put into action.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand key employment laws that impact the decisions you make
- Ensure accountability to workplace policies and expectations
- Proactively manage issues head-on and with confidence, garnering the respect of your work group
Who will benefit:
New and emerging leaders with little or no experience supervising others
Experienced supervisors/managers interested in staying abreast of employer requirements and best practices
SHRM Credits: 1.0
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Your Instructor
Suzi Wear is a seasoned business and people leader with expertise in: management of human resources, business and talent strategy, employer compliance, workplace culture development, resolution of complex employee relations issues, and development of leadership development programs.
With a proven track record of HR management within organizations, as well as consulting for hundreds of small, growing businesses, Suzi has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of organizational dynamics, employee development, and leadership excellence.
Throughout Suzi’s career, she has successfully led teams to achieve remarkable results, fostering a culture of authenticity, collaboration, continuous growth, and improvement. Her leadership style is characterized by a strong commitment to employee engagement, mentorship, and the strategic development of talent within the organization.
Suzi specializes in providing impactful coaching and the design and delivery of progressive yet practical training curriculum. Leveraging a wealth of knowledge gained over 20 years in leadership roles, Suzi understands both the challenges and rewards of leadership and is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential.
Suzi is also a sought-after speaker who partners with organizations to produce seminars attracting Northwest business leaders and human resource professionals.
Education, Certifications, and Associations
- B.A. Psychology, University of Oregon
- SHRM SCP
- Certified trainer and administrator for DISC
- Certified Coach, Institute of Social & Emotional Intelligence
Course Curriculum
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StartTrap #1 (0:35)
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StartWhat does At-Will employment REALLY mean? (1:11)
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StartAre there any exceptions to At-Will? (0:40)
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StartWhat key employment laws impact the employment decisions I make? (2:04)
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StartWhat are some risks to consider when asserting an At-Will Employment decision? (0:45)
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StartWhat should I be documenting? (1:41)
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StartTips: Best Practices to Apply (0:59)
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StartQuiz
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StartTrap #2 (0:25)
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StartWhat is family medical leave and how do I know if it applies? (1:29)
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StartHow is an employee protected under FMLA? (0:28)
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StartHow to evaluate whether someone may qualify for family medical leave? (1:08)
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StartWhat am I required to do if my employee can't work due to a disability? (2:07)
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StartWhat other types of leave may be protected under law? (0:47)
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StartTips: Best Practices to Apply (0:47)
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StartQuiz