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Harassment within the Workplace

Be prepared to respond to harassment complaints in a way that complies with applicable laws and minimizes risk.

2018 demonstrated that the #MeToo movement and related developments in the workplace have just begun to show their impacts. With sensitivity and intolerance for harassment in the workplace...

Immigration Compliance for the HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues and Beyond

Make sure your company is in full compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations.

I-9 audits and government raids are on the rise for employers across the country. Companies need to implement protocols and have a crisis communication plan available. The impact of an I-9 audit on your...

Establishing Affordable Short-Term Disability Plans

Dive into the details surrounding an effective implementation of short-term disability plans.

Many employers are struggling to acquire and maintain productive employees to keep their operations afloat. Employers are offering new-age benefits to incentivize candidates to work for them. However, time-tested...

HR Policies and Compliance Tips When Dealing With Independent Contractors, Interns and Leased Employees

Understand the risks associated with non-direct employees and gain tips to keep your organization compliant and out of lengthy litigation.

Engaging workers to perform services but who are not classified as direct employees presents many risks to employers. Local, state and federal government agencies...

Evaluation by Doctors of Worker's Compensation Medical Issues

Ever wonder what the heck is going on with workers' compensation medical issues?

Ever wonder what the heck is going on with workers’ compensation medical issues? How are these cases typically handled? How do doctors determine whether someone is really injured, whether they were injured at work,...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees

Learn the ins and outs of FMLA and what you can do to minimize potential leave abuse.

Many employers are faced with potential abuse and misuse of the protections afforded to employees under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Employers routinely describe compliance with the FMLA as somewhat or very...

Lower Back Injury Claims

Learn about the key legal and medical issues of lower back injury claims.

This topic will focus primarily on back injuries in the context of compensation claims. The material will include information regarding the physical characteristics of the lower back, the mechanism of the various types of lower...

Employee Benefits During Leave of Absence

It is critical for employers to understand when and how they are required to continue employee benefits while an employee is out on leave, and when they are not required—or even permitted—to do so.

It is critical for employers to understand when and how they are required to continue employee...

Company Protection When an Employee Leaves or is Terminated

Gain a better understanding of the law and legal theories related to protecting company interests when an employee resigns or is terminated.

This topic addresses the law and legal theories related to protecting company interests when an employee resigns or is terminated – whether voluntarily or...

Overview to Stay Compliant Within Employment Laws

You may know what the law is, but do you know how to apply it?

Very little about labor and employment law is intuitive. Common sense is not always your best guide. In fact, instinctive reactions to situations can create legal difficulties. Human resources, which is the application of these laws to...