FiveL Company is pleased to present interactive webcasts on a monthly basis, each of which has been
pre-approved for 1.0 Strategic recertification credits towards recertification through the Human
Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Webcasts will "air" the 4th Wednesday of each month from
10:00 -11:00 a.m. EST, except for the month of December.
The standard price for each monthly webcast is $35.00. Annual subscriptions are available for $350.
Archived webcasts are also available at the lower cost of $25 each, so you never have to miss one again!
Title: Association Discrimination: It's Whom You Know
Air Date: July 23, 2008 10:00 AM EST
Price: $35
Summary: With increasing frequency the headlines reference employment discrimination cases involving acts allegedly taken against individuals based on their association with a person of a different race, national origin, religion or with a disability. Do such actions, in fact, give rise to legal liability? If yes, then what is the definition of "association?" And what proactive measures can employers take to help reduce the risk of liability in this area? Join this interactive webcast to consider these and other current trends, issues and proactive practices.
Title: Workplace Retaliation: The Employment Boomerang
Air Date: June 25, 2008 @ 10:00 AM EST
Price: $25
Summary: So far in 2008 nearly every U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has addressed a retaliation claim under one of several federal employment laws: FMLA, ADEA, Title VII, SOX and more. Many federal employment laws prohibit an employer from taking "adverse employment action" against an employee who engages in "protected activity." Even the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to consider a retaliation case this session. But what do these terms mean and how are they applied? Are former employees protected? Can the off-duty actions of a supervisor constitute "adverse employment actions?" If an employee simply expresses a concern to human resources about a particular policy or practice, does that constitute "protected activity?" Join this interactive webcast as we review current cases, trends and interpretations and consider proactive measures HR professionals, manager and business owners can take to reduce the chances of facing a claim of retaliation.
Title: HR & the Law - Workplace Harassment Post 9/11
Air Date: April 23, 2008 @ 10:00 AM EST
Price: $25
Summary: How have the demographics of unlawful workplace harassment changed since the events of September 11, 2001? What liability does workplace rumor or gossip create for an employer? Can perception of an individual's membership in a protected class create legal liability? What about an individual's association with a person of a different race, religion or national origin? Join this interactive webcast for tips and proactive, rather than reactive, strategies employers should use to prevent and correct unlawful harassment in today's workplace.
Title: Are You My Employer? Tips for Managing Your Contingent Workforce
Air Date: March 26, 2008 @ 10:00 AM EST
Price: $25
Summary: In the last several months at least two states have passed laws making the misclassification of worker unlawful and several other states having legislation pending to do the same (including Maryland). In March 2007 the U.S. Congress held a joint subcommittee hearing to consider testimony regarding the challenges employers face when trying to properly classify workers at which Ms. Walters testified. Today’s workforce includes a variety of working relationships including independent contractors, volunteers, student interns and more. Join this interactive session as we review the latest legal news and interpretations in assessing whether a worker is/not an employee and develop proactive practices for making the proper designation.
Title: FMLA (Proposed) Regulations: What They Mean for You
Air Date: February 27, 2008 @ 10:00 AM EST
Price: $25
Summary: On February 11, 2008 the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The Notice provides for a 60-day Notice and Comment period through Aprill 11, 2008. Join this interactive webcast as we review key elements of the proposed changes, what they mean for covered employers and resources for next steps to help you engage in advocacy that will help shape these regulations to best meet your business needs.
Title: HR & the Law - When All Else Fails: Terminating the Employment Relationship
Air Date: January 23, 2008 @ 10:00 AM EST
Price: $25
Summary: Why are individuals so successfully suing their former employers for unlawful discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination? Managers often ask, "Can I be sued if I terminate this employee?" The real question is, "Can I be successfully sued if I terminate this employee?" Join this interactive webcast to help ensure the answer is "No" and for tips relating to avoiding implied contracts, creating a good documentation trail, and creating your own pre-termination checklist. Register today to help ensure you do not become the next headline!
