Employees are the lifeblood of most companies and they often determine whether companies thrive or wither on the vine. And as managers, leaders, and HR professionals we are expected to know and apply the alphabet soup of federal and state laws (ADA, FMLA, Title 7, EEOC, AA, etc.) In this case, what you don’t know really can hurt you and as employers and managers, we are expected to at least know the basics. Our goal with is webinar is to demystify and make sense out of the many pieces of the puzzle.HR 101 is just that – a 50,000-foot view of the key HR components that you need to know. We will make it concise, understandable, and practical so that you have enough information to help keep you out of trouble and ask better questions. This program is jam-packed with information plus we provide a number of handouts that will provide additional guidance after the program.Areas CoveredHR’s role in mission and strategyKey anti-discrimination laws & protected classesMeaning of disparate treatment and adverse impactRights employers DO haveRecruiting and behavioral-based interviewingImportance of goodness of fit in employee selectionOnboarding basics and the 4 C’s of onboardingKey considerations in managing employeesSeven steps to employee recognitionBasics of Employment at WillFive considerations in determining just causeProgressive discipline and why you might not want itSeven steps to effective corrective actionTwelve parts of disciplinary documentationWhat to know in disciplining employeesThe basics of sexual harassment and how to stay out of troubleWhat are quid pro quo and hostile working environments?Essentials of the FMLA – what it is, who is covered, 6 things to rememberEssentials of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA)Reasonable accommodation and interactive discussion basicsWhat you need to know about wage and hourIndependent contractor, exempt and nonexempt employeesSeven reasons for having employee handbooks and six tipsCourse Level - IntermediateWho Should AttendBusiness owners who need to know the basicsManagers and supervisors (especially if they are new to their role)HR generalists and administrative assistants new to HRPayroll staffSmall business administrative assistantsWhy Should You AttendParticipants should attend if they are new to HR, want a high-level refresher on HR compliance, or are new to management and supervision. This program will give basic compliance information that will reduce risk and help participants become more confident in communicating with employees regarding common HR issues. The advantage to companies is that those individuals who directly communicate with employees will be better informed and less likely to misrepresent the interests of the company. This is not a legal seminar so contact your employment law attorney for specifics and those laws and regulations that apply in your geography and business as they are changing all the time including interpretations.