Human Resources 101: Employment Laws You Need to Know (Virtual)

HUMAN RESOURCES 101

This course has been approved for 3 SHRM continuing education credits.

Taking on a role in Human Resources is no small feat. Whether someone is new to human resources or needs a refresher on the fundamentals, our Human Resources 101 program covers the basic components for success in any HR role.

This virtual, instructor-led training course helps employees build the right set of skills and knowledge that they need to help them grow in their specific roles. 

The Employment Laws You Need to Know module in our HR 101 program consists of 3 hours of interactive instructor-led training at the scheduled date and time. See the Objectives section below for a breakdown of covered topics. The other module in the Human Resources 101 program is HR Essentials, which can be purchased separately.

The cost of the Employment Laws You Need to Know training is $200 per person. Are you an ERC Member? Members get 10% off with Coupon Code: ERCMEMBER10

Contact us at [email protected] to learn how your employer can become an ERC member.

Objectives

The Employment Laws You Need to Know module consists of two parts.

Part 1: The Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage & Hour Compliance

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and minor labor law requirements affecting employees in both the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Key components of this nuanced law include regulations on how to properly classify employees as exempt or nonexempt, and instruction as to when time is compensable, such as time an employee spends traveling or in training. Join an ERC HR Advisor for a 90-minute crash course on how to navigate this federal law, and what you need to know to ensure compliance and avoid fines.

General course topics include:

What is covered and what is not under the FLSA

Classifying a worker as an Independent Contractor vs. Employee

How to calculate an employee’s regular rate of pay and overtime

What is considered compensable time

Properly classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt

Making permissible deductions from an employee’s pay

Recordkeeping requirements

Part 2: Family Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act

Navigating the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be confusing, especially if an employee needs intermittent leave. The first half of this segment provides instruction on when and how to provide 12-weeks of job protected leave to eligible employees. The second segment introduces you to the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learners will get an overview of the interactive process, the legal obligations regarding reasonable accommodation, and when accommodation requests have caused an undue burden.

General course topics include:

An understanding of the FMLA notice requirements

How to determine employer coverage and employee eligibility

What is a “serious health condition”

When medical certification is appropriate–and what to look for

What to do when an employee has exhausted their leave period

How to comply with the employment restoration and benefit protection rules

Understand when an employer can deny FMLA leave

Tips on how to prevent FMLA abuse

What an employer must do to comply with the ADA

What is a reasonable accommodation

When an accommodation becomes an undue burden