An Ounce of Prevention: Avoiding Discrimination and Harassment Claims

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Main points:

• Understanding protected classes
• How does a plaintiff prove discriminatory intent, and what can you do to prepare
• Common employer errors…and how to avoid them

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Conducting an Effective FLSA Compliance Review

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Main points:

• Understanding the commonly used exemptions
• Understanding the salary basis test
• Strategically using the advice-of-counsel defense
• Designing and conducting an effective FLSA Compliance Review

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Discipline and the Last-Minute Drama: Responding to Threatened Legal Action, Requests for Leave, and Requests for Reasonable Accommodations During the Discipline Process

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Main points:

• How to comply with FMLA and The ADA during discipline
• Specific strategies to help reduce the risk of legal exposure from threatened discrimination or retaliation claims
• How to create the right kind of "complete record" during discipline

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Hard Time: Top Employment Law Tips to Remember During Challenging Times

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Main points:

• Is a reduction-in-force in your future? What are the key things you should consider before, during and after
• If your organization merges with another organization, how can you minimize the risk that your organization will be liable for mistakes made by others
• How can you safeguard your business information and protect your competitive position in the market
• How can you avoid common end-of-employment errors that create risk of liability (and headaches for your staff)

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Managing Injured, III, and Disabled Workers

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Main points:

• A four-step analysis to make sure you don't overlook an applicable law
• When you can and cannot contact an employee's doctor
• Recent changes in the Interactive Process Required by the ADA
• The pros and cons of offering an employee a light duty position

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Practical Strategies for Preventing Retaliation Claims

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Description:

• The three things EEOC focuses on when it investigates a workplace in response to an employee's retaliation complaint, and how you can be prepare
• The top five things you can do to protect your company or organization from retaliation claims
• The essential elements your workplace anti-retaliation policy should include (including a sample policy)
• The five common workplace errors that lead to retaliation claims

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Recognizing and Responding to Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Presented by Caryn Tilton

Description: The abuse of drugs and alcohol permeates and impacts every level of today's workplace. Each year, substance abuse will cost employers in this country over $150 billion in terms of absenteeism, accidents, turnover, waste, healthcare expenses, low workplace morale, and lost productivity. This 90 minute webinar will give your supervisors knowledge about chemical dependency, how to recognize and respond to it effectively in the workplace.

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Wage and Hour Nightmares

Presented by Lisa Umsheid
Length: 60 minutes

Main points:

• The plaintiff's favorite claims: The types of wage and hour claims employees and their lawyers are asserting against employers
• Five most common wage and hour errors
• Steps you can take to minimize your risk of claims

To order, please call TOLL FREE: 1-800-752-5446 or email MyPlaceToLearn customer service.