Examine the essential legal aspects involved in employer/employee relationships

Human resource professionals and managers need to understand and stay current with the laws and regulations governing the employer/employee relationship. This fast-paced course will cover everything you need to know about the legal aspects of the employer/employee relationship, from before the date of hire to the date of termination. We will also explore the laws and regulations to ensure that compliance does not fall through the cracks. Additional topics covered include the do's and don'ts of employee handbooks, hiring practices, payment of wages and overtime, personnel files, performance evaluation, discipline, and the many legal aspects that impact these employment practices.

Following this course you will be able to:

• Examine the pros and cons of employee handbooks
• Identify and define what it means to be an "at-will" employer
• Decide best procedures to maintain personnel files
• Understand the principles and requirements for The Fair Labor Standards Act and The Americans with Disabilities Act
• Recognize how to identify and prevent sexual harassment
• Understand the legal considerations when dealing with performance appraisals, discipline, termination, COBRA, and unemployment