Current Legal and Regulatory Challenges for HR Professionals

Why Should You Attend:

Employment lawsuits along with federal and state audit activity are on the rise. Last year, the EEOC enforcement collected $372.1 million in monetary damages, the highest recovery in agency history. Equally as noteworthy, for the last three years, the EEOC reported a record number of claims filed by employees.

When employers are not properly prepared for workplace issues, companies could face discrimination suits, litigation, settlements, legal fees, unplanned expenses, employee turnover, morale issues, and possible negative community image issues. This webinar will provide a quick overview to assist professionals in maintaining employment law compliance as well as litigation avoidance tips.

Be it a small company or a large corporation, possessing knowledge of employment laws and HR practices is essential for business success. The number of employment laws/issues you have to be aware of can be overwhelming. Join us as we discuss how to deal with confusing, tough, and touchy human resource situations and how to apply employment laws correctly.

Learning Objectives:

• Common issues faced by HR Professionals
• A review of laws affecting workforce management practices
• Other HR-related legal issues to consider
• General compliance practices

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Understanding the difference between incivility and illegality
• Reviewing the difference between case law and statutory law
• Who enforces civil rights law and what are the most common issues
• What is and what is not considered a protected class
• Review of laws covering civil rights protections
• Overview of the theories of employment discrimination
• The most important issue for employers - sexual harassment and compensation
• What is a hostile work environment?
• Retaliation and protected activities
• Employment at will vs. due process
• Defenses against employment discrimination
• Other HR-related legal issues
• The complexity of compliance
• Developing policies

Who Will Benefit:

• In-House Counsel
• Risk Managers
• Business Executives
• Business Owners
• HR Representatives
• HR Generalists
• HR Assistants
• Consultants
• Managers
• Supervisors

Instructor Profile:

Cathleen Hampton has more than 25 years of experience as a human resources professional providing subject matter expertise in areas such as human capital and work force planning. She has a unique ability to analyze operations for risk and help maneuver cultural practices and compliance enhancements that would increase organizational outcomes. Risk as defined as financial, operational, as well as from a more general workforce planning perspective. As a dyed in the wool HR professional, she continually looks for ways to capture the essence of strategic thought as it would relate to human capital and workforce planning. She is noted for launching new programs focused on talent acquisition and retention strategies that outpaced major completion through strong and decisive business leadership.

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