This webinar will cover confidentiality and the role Human Resources plays in helping the company maintain necessary confidentiality. Confidentiality is not just a matter of “keeping secrets.” The Human Resources department plays a pivotal role in helping maintain confidential information for the company. As a result, the HR person must be aware of the requirements of federal and state laws and practices of regulatory agencies and court actions. What do you do when an employee says to you “I want you to know but please keep it secret”? Are you aware of what constitutes “protected health information”? Who is your privacy officer? Are you up-to-date on the restrictions the National Labor Relations Board puts on your ability to require employees to keep company information confidential? If you are not aware of the EEOC, HIPAA, and NLRB requirements you may be subject to lawsuits and fines.There are several laws that have specific requirements on how confidential information is to be dealt with.Topics will include:The EEO and dealing with investigations of sexual harassment and discriminationHIPAA and maintaining the integrity of Protected Health Information. Are you considered a “covered entity’?We will cover what employees should sign agreements and what typeDecisions by the National Labor Relations Board that protect some employees from revealing confidential informationThe Human Resources Code of EthicsCourse Level - Basic to IntermediateWho Should AttendOffice ManagersHuman Resources GeneralistsHR AdministratorsSupervisorsWhy Should You Attend Confidentiality breaches can be very damaging and expensive to defend. Knowing the fundamentals of confidentiality is critical. This saves employee data and company reputation by avoiding confidentiality breaches.