HR Laws

This course provides managers and HR professionals with practical guidelines for navigating complex employment challenges while minimizing risks and fostering a compliant workplace environment. Key topics include ethical and legal considerations for employee terminations, managing disability and worker's compensation cases, and effective communication strategies to prevent legal and reputational risks. By mastering these principles, participants will be better equipped to handle sensitive situations confidently and appropriately.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  1. Understand Legal and Ethical Termination Practices:
    • Recognize the importance of considering both ethical and legal implications before terminating an employee, even in at-will employment states.
  1. Navigate Complex Employment Issues:
    • Identify and manage challenges related to disability accommodations, leaves of absence, and workers' compensation claims, including when to seek legal counsel.
  1. Implement Thoughtful Communication Practices:
    • Develop strategies to avoid written communication that could lead to legal liability or harm professional relationships.

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Featured Speaker

Tom Nemcek, PHR, SHRM-CP

Tom has his Bachelor's in Human Resources from Xavier University and has spent the past 15 years leading multi-state and international Human Resources teams. Prior to starting with Paragon, Tom worked for a publicly-traded medical device company leading its Human Resources function. Tom has his SHRM-CP certification from the Society of Human Resources Management and a PHR from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Tom's HR passions center around being an advocate for employees, as well as working with managers to ensure that their teams are best motivated for success. In his spare time, Tom loves to travel with his wife Christi, read history books, and spend time taking their two dogs Bruce (black lab and Corgi mix) and Lenny (Corgi) on walks.

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