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 is the Vice President of People Development & Culture for Xenium HR, an outsourced human resources and employer services firm located in Portland, Oregon.
Suzi’s background consists of over 20 years of consulting experience and expertise in: management of human resource departments, compliance with multiple state employment requirements, coordination of mergers & acquisitions, resolution of complex employee relations issues, coaching, and development of employee and management training programs.
Since 2002, Suzi has provided consultation to a large number of Xenium clients in varying industries including manufacturing, non-profit, retail and professional services.
Suzi oversees the design and delivery of Xenium’s employee development programs focused around employer compliance, organizational performance, and leadership best practices. She is a certified Senior HR professional, Social & Emotional Intelligence Coach and DISC Trainer. She guides emerging leaders in maximizing their potential through one on one coaching and customized workshops. Suzi also partners with organizations to produce events attracting business owners, managers and human resource professionals.
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