Human Resources For Anyone With Newly Assigned HR Responsibilities

You've also got to be current on all the latest HR legal issues, be available as a knowledgeable resource for employees, be able to mediate internal conflicts and disputes, and be prepared to hire and fire personnel as necessary.

If you're new to HR or you've recently taken on HR commitments as part of your job, this training is an exciting "crash course" in the basics!

In just one intensive day of training, you'll learn:

• Benefits basics, including workers' comp, FMLA, COBRA, and exempt vs. non-exempt status
• Recordkeeping 101: what to save (and for how long), what to toss, and what to shred
• Best ways to establish and maintain employee confidentiality
• The essentials of employee coaching, counseling, and discipline
• Critical, need-to-know legal info about hiring and firing

Keeping up with the latest legal trends, changes in best practices, legislative updates, and court rulings is a tough job for even the most seasoned HR veteran...let alone someone who's new to the field! Attend this powerful training and become a more effective, productive, and knowledgeable HR professional in just one day!

Quick Quiz: How Well Do You Know HR?

• What are the "best practices" that will keep your organization out of legal hot water?
• As an HR professional, how should you respond to a charge of sexual harassment within your organization?
• True or false? You can legally ask an applicant about the reasons for leaving a previous job.
• Do you know the legal guidelines for making changes to the employee manual?
• How can you be sure to stay in compliance with HIPAA's privacy guidelines?
• What are the proper destruction and disposal methods for files and records that are no longer needed?
• How long should you retain personnel records after employees leave your company?
• What steps should you take during an employee's termination process to avoid a wrongful discharge lawsuit?

How Did You Do? If You Hesitated On Even One Of These Questions, Don't Wait To Sign Up For This Training!

Keeping up with the latest legal trends, changes in best practices, legislative updates, and court rulings is a tough job for even the most seasoned HR veteran...let alone someone who's new to the field! Attend this powerful training and become a more effective, productive, and knowledgeable HR professional in just one day!

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Laws And Practices That Comply: How To Stay On Top Of Federal Rules And Regulations

• The laws every HR professional should know regarding FLSA, EEO, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA
• Smart practices that will keep your organization out of legal trouble and minimize liability
• Are your current practices legally sound? How to troubleshoot potential legal hot spots and avoid the courtroom
• Tips for educating employees on written — and unwritten — company policies
• The training every employee must receive to ensure safe and legal procedures within your organization

Safe Hiring and Firing Practices: Critical Legal Issues for All HR Professionals

• Legal hiring practices — what you may and may not ask in an interview (and why)
• Before you make the offer: a checklist of steps every HR professional must take before hiring
• References, background checks, and drug tests — the legally safe way to get the information you need
• Guidelines for legal termination of an employee
• Legally correct documentation — and how long to keep information in the employee file

Benefits Administration: Policies and Procedures to Help You Help Your Employees

• Benefits essentials such as workers' compensation, FMLA, and COBRA
• Types of benefits and how to educate employees on their eligibility
• Exempt, non-exempt, part-time, contractor, temporary — the key differences among these employee classifications
• Ways to get employees to see the HR department as a positive resource
• Steps to take when benefits change … for the better or the worse

Recordkeeping and Records Retention: How to Create an Efficient, Effective, and Legally Compliant Program

• A list of employee records you must have access to at all times
• Records the government requires — and how to prepare for an audit
• Employee files: what goes in, what stays out, and who has access
• Storage methods for keeping confidential records safe and secure

Need More Advanced Training? Try Our Certificate Program For HR Generalists Seminar!

This intensive, three-day training program includes 14 information-packed sessions - plus Interactive Exercises - covering everything you need to excel as and HR Generalist. Go to http://HRTrainingCenter.com/showSEMDetails.asp?TCID=1003551 for more details.

Human Resources For Anyone With Newly Assigned HR Responsibilities