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At a glance
Being a manager is more than just having a job title. It is a responsibility. Managers are entrusted to uphold policies, support employees and set an example for doing business the right way. That’s why they need to know certain legal basics.
Employment Law for Managers – Part 1 provides essential knowledge in key areas of the law, including harassment and discrimination, workplace violence and abusive conduct, wage and hour law, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Real-world scenarios and exercises help managers apply key points of these laws to the workplace.
Effective managers know how to guide employees and spot important issues in the workplace. It all starts with a basic understanding of important workplace regulations.
Course Details
Managers
Key concepts covered in this course:
- Key definitions including discrimination, protected characteristics and workplace harassment
- Workplace accommodations for disability or religious observance
- The importance of basing employment decisions on objective criteria
- Best practices when using AI for recruiting and screening
- Definition and examples of workplace violence
- Warning signs of workplace violence
- Actions an organization may take if a report of violence is made
- Examples of abusive conduct
- When to intervene and when to escalate
- Best practices for increasing workplace safety
- Handling assault reports
- Distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees
- An overview of work time, overtime and off-the-clock work
- Meal period and rest break rules
- Key guidelines for ensuring employees receive all rights and benefits under the law
- Understanding job protection
- Leave eligibility under the FMLA
- Circumstances for leave
- How leave can be taken
- Employee responsibilities when seeking leave
- What managers can do before, during and after employee leave
- The purpose of affirmative action
- Organizational obligations under the law
- Fair treatment throughout the employment cycle
- Affirmative action plans
- The manager’s role in affirmative action
- How managers can discuss affirmative action
- A reminder of their important responsibilities
- An opportunity to review key policies and certify
This course works well with
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Employment Law for Managers – Part 2
Employees in managerial or supervisory positions have many responsibilities, including leading employees through all stages of the employment relationship. And at each of these stages, they need to understand some legal basics regarding their obligations. -
Wage & Hour: Managing Wage & Hour Issues
This micro learning course outlines key wage and hour obligations for managers: monitoring records for accuracy, educating employees and addressing issues promptly when they arise.