The Certificate in Essentials of Human Resource Management Seminar provides comprehensive and practical coverage of many important aspects of human resource work. The objective of the program is to help participants who are new to the human resources field immediately become more effective on the job, while helping them prepare for greater responsibilities.
All instruction and reference materials are developed so they can be applied in the everyday workplace. Participants learn the essentials of employment law, compensation program design and planning, key training techniques to develop a performance based evaluation program, HR decision metrics, and HR strategies.
A comprehensive understanding of all of today’s significant employment laws and regulations, and the ability to know what to do about them in their own workplace.
The skills to recognize and deal with problem situations and to minimize exposure to litigation by learning what steps and policies to implement in the workplace.
Complete information regarding current and expected future laws and regulations, enabling your organization to anticipate and plan for the future.
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Full Conference Tuition: $2,375
All IAML programs are taught at attractive destination locations nationwide. They are also available in-house for you and your team.
The Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar is divided into three separate “blocks”. You can choose to attend a single block or all three. Please remember, to earn a certificate you must complete all three blocks within a two year period.
Block 1 - Labor Law in the Union & Non-Union Workplace (Monday - Tuesday)
- Analysis of the provisions of the Labor Management Relations Act and other applicable laws.
- Practical guide to understanding and successfully dealing with the National Labor Relations Board.
Practical Guidance for Managing Non-Unionized Employees
- How to minimize legal risk through good hiring practices
- Identification of the most important employment policies
- How to use performance evaluations effectively
- The keys to avoiding an employment-related lawsuit
- How to conduct effective internal investigations
- Managing leaves of absence effectively
- Why employees unionize-recurring problems in the non-union workplace.
- Preventive measures to avoid union organizing efforts.
Changes in the Law and How they Affect You — The Election Process
- Examination of election procedures-statutory provisions and NLRB processes.
- How to conduct a legal and effective campaign against unionization.
Collective Bargaining
- What should management want in a collective bargaining agreement?
- How to get what you want out of the collective bargaining process.
- Extent of responsibility to bargain in good faith.
- The correlation between collective bargaining agreements and employee handbooks.
Strikes and Picketing Activity
- Legal limits on strikes, picketing, and employer responses.
- Legal remedies and best strategies for dealing with actual or threatened strikes, picketing, and boycotts.
Operating Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Living with a collective bargaining agreement.
- Making effective use of the grievance procedure.
- Preparing for and winning arbitration cases.
Successorship and the Law
- Buying a business whose employees are unionized.
- Understanding your rights and liabilities in mergers and acquisitions.
Ending the Union Relationship
- The decertification process.
- Other non-election means through which to legally end the relationship.
Block 2 - Employment Discrimination Law (Wednesday - Thursday)
- Analyzes race, color and national origin discrimination claims under Title VII and the Post-Civil War Civil Rights Acts.
- Examines the various theories of sex discrimination, including such issues as pregnancy discrimination, employee benefits design and equal pay.
- Discusses sexual and other types of harassment, investigations and policies employers need to mitigate their risk of liability.
- Reviews trends in protecting the rights of persons based on sexual orientation.
- Updates religious discrimination issues, including employer obligations to accommodate employees’ religious practices.
Strategies and Practical Advice for Dealing with Issues Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
- A thorough examination of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the effective handling of the disabled employee, including a discussion of the changed standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act.
- An analysis of current decisions interpreting an employer’s rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- An examination of the Family and Medical Leave Act, its regulations, and recent cases dealing with leave issues.
An Update on Developments in the Law Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- An examination of developing legal issues, including disparate impact claims and defenses.
- A review of issues associated with employee benefits designs, especially severance benefits.
Resolving Discrimination Claims Without Litigation
- Resolving complaints internally and encouraging employees to use your procedures.
- Avoiding litigation through binding arbitration.
- A discussion of recent court decisions concerning the enforceability of agreements to arbitrate employment claims and class claims.
Litigating Discrimination Claims
- A review of the case handling process under EEOC regulations.
- How to win your case at the administrative level.
- An examination of effective litigation strategies.
- Avoidance of retaliation claims.
- Settlement strategies, including pre-charge settlements as well as settlements in conjunction with agencies.
An Examination of Affirmative Action
- A detailed discussion of voluntary affirmative action trends.
- An examination of the requirements of Executive Order 11246 for government contractors.
- How to prepare affirmative action plans.
- Dealing with the OFCCP effectively.
- Update on judicial opinions regarding affirmative action and “reverse discrimination.”
Block 3 - Special Issues in Employee Relations Law (Friday)
Wage and Hour Issues
An examination of the Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations affecting the categorization of employees as exempt from minimum wage and/or overtime premium pay and calculating overtime premium pay under various pay arrangements.
Wrongful Discharge Litigation
An examination of the various theories of recovery arising from employee discipline and discharge. An examination of litigation prevention techniques including practical suggestions regarding employment policies, internal review procedures, and discipline/termination decision making and implementation.
- Assessments of effective litigation strategies in response to these developments.
- A discussion of post-employment inquiries and the use of separation agreements as a litigation avoidance tool.
Employment-Related Tort Litigation
- Defamation claims arising from communications to employees, other employers, customers and others.
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress.
- Intentional interference with contract or prospective business advantage.
- Fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation.
- Negligent hiring, supervision entrustment and supervision.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Pros and cons.
- Utilization of arbitration agreements.
- Features of an effective ADR System.
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
- Legal restrictions and considerations in developing and implementing effective policies and programs.
Workplace Privacy Claims
- Workplace searches and related issues.
- Employee monitoring and pending legislation.
- Emerging types of claims.
Protecting Confidential Information
- What is protectable.
- How to protect it
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IAML’s faculty is a veritable “who’s who” of leading attorneys and consultants. Each member is an industry thought leader who inspires and shares our focus of ensuring the highest quality training programs available.
Gavin Appleby, Esq.
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Joe Beachboard, Esq.
Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, P.C.
Stephen L. Berry, Esq.
Partner at Paul Hastings, LLP
Jared L. Ryan, Esq.
Partner at Jackson Lewis, P.C.
James P. Carter, Esq.
Principal at Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Brigham M. Cheney, Esq.
Partner at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Raymond M. Deeny, Esq.
Resident Partner at Sherman & Howard, LLC
Brenda K. Heinicke, Esq.
Founder at the Law Offices of Brenda K. Heinicke
Jacqueline E. Kalk, Esq.
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Ann Kiernan, Esq.
Founder at the Law Office of Ann Kiernan
Jason Kim, Esq.
Partner at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP
Beth Ann Lennon, Esq.
Associate at Sherman & Howard, LLC
Samuel M. Matchett, Esq.
Partner at King & Spaulding, LLP
Sonya Rosenberg, Esq.
Partner at Neal, Gerber, Eisenberg, LLP
Patrick Scully, Esq.
Partner at Sherman & Howard, LLC
“I found the seminar to be very informative and relevant. You certainly have two gems in Gavin [Appleby] and Wayne [Williams]. Their knowledge of the subject matter and the ease in which they interact with the attendees made the seminar a true success. I have stated as much to the powers that be here in a formal memo, and have recommended the seminar to other managers.”
HR Certification Institute (HRCI) has approved this seminar for recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
SHRM has pre-approved this seminar for Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward SHRM-CP℠ or SHRM-SCP℠ Certifications.
This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the following states. IAML certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the minimum continuing legal education rules and regulations of these states.
Credit hours are based on attendance in the full 4½ day seminar. For credit information for partial program attendance or if you don’t see what you’re looking for, please email us or call 949-760-1700.
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Hawaii
Maine
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Vermont
Wisconsin
The fee for the full 4½ day Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar is $2,375.00.
The fee includes extensive, specially prepared seminar materials, coffee breaks, and a reception the first day. (Breakfast/lunch/dinner are on your own.) Registration fees for those wishing to enroll in only portions of the seminar are:
- Block I: $1,050.00 (2 days)
- Block II: $1,050.00 (2 days)
- Block III: $550.00 (½ day)
Once an organization has registered a representative for any of the full, 4½ day Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar in a 2019 Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar, subsequent registrants from the same organization who attend a 2019 Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar are entitled to a discount. A $200.00 discount will be given for each subsequent 4½ day registrant. A $50.00 discount will be given for each subsequent partial program registrant.
To receive the discount, participants need not attend the same location or date. Discounts must be requested at the time of registration and are not combinable with other discount offers.
Very attractive discounts are available to organizations which send 5 or more participants to IAML seminars in any 12 month period. Participants do not necessarily need to attend the seminar at the same location or time.
A minimum of one half of the total fees due to IAML should accompany your registration, or a Purchase Order Number should be provided. The total fees payable should be received by IAML at least two weeks prior to the seminar. Arrangements such as deferred billing can be made to accommodate special circumstances by contacting us. IAML accepts payment by check, EFT or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.)
While registrations may be accepted within the two weeks prior to the beginning of the seminar, we suggest that you call IAML to confirm space availability.
Participants will receive a full refund if IAML receives written notification that they will be unable to attend at least two weeks prior to their program’s starting date. Otherwise, participants are liable for the entire fee. Registrants requesting a transfer to another program within this two week period will be charged an additional fee of $150.00. You may substitute an associate at any time.
Registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. IAML has made arrangements for participants to receive a special group rate at the hotels where the seminars will be held. To ensure that you will receive a room at the special group rate, please make your hotel reservations at least four weeks in advance of the seminar and mention that you are participating in an Institute for Applied Management & Law seminar. Please note: If you experience any difficulty in making your hotel reservation, even within the four weeks prior to the seminar you wish to attend, please call IAML. Through IAML’s contacts, there is a good possibility that we can help you secure a reservation at the seminar hotel.
WHICH LOCATION WORKS BEST WITH YOUR SCHEDULE?
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 12-16, 2019
Seminar Faculty
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location Information
Marriott Orlando World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
407-239-4200
Experience a world of possibilities when staying at Orlando World Center Marriott. The hotel offers amazing on-site amenities, as well as a shuttle service to Walt Disney World®. Make a splash at Falls Pool Oasis, featuring two 200-foot waterslides, a 90-foot speed slide, kid’s splash park and a nightly laser light show. Enjoy a round of 18 holes at the championship golf course, or improve your swing at Jack Nicklaus Academy, relax with a massage at the full-service spa or take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center.
- By phone: 407-239-4200, reference Group Name Institute for Applied Management & Law
- Online: Click here to book your reservation online
*We reserve the right to change seminar venue when such changes are advisable for academic reasons or when circumstances are beyond our control.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
APRIL 8-12, 2019
Seminar Faculty
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location Information
Marriott Orlando World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
407-239-4200
Experience a world of possibilities when staying at Orlando World Center Marriott. The hotel offers amazing on-site amenities, as well as a shuttle service to Walt Disney World®. Make a splash at Falls Pool Oasis, featuring two 200-foot waterslides, a 90-foot speed slide, kid’s splash park and a nightly laser light show. Enjoy a round of 18 holes at the championship golf course, or improve your swing at Jack Nicklaus Academy, relax with a massage at the full-service spa or take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center.
- By phone: 407-239-4200, reference Group Name Institute for Applied Management & Law
- Online: Click here to book your reservation online
*We reserve the right to change seminar venue when such changes are advisable for academic reasons or when circumstances are beyond our control.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
JULY 15-19, 2019
Seminar Faculty
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location Information
Marriott Orlando World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
407-239-4200
Experience a world of possibilities when staying at Orlando World Center Marriott. The hotel offers amazing on-site amenities, as well as a shuttle service to Walt Disney World®. Make a splash at Falls Pool Oasis, featuring two 200-foot waterslides, a 90-foot speed slide, kid’s splash park and a nightly laser light show. Enjoy a round of 18 holes at the championship golf course, or improve your swing at Jack Nicklaus Academy, relax with a massage at the full-service spa or take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center.
- By phone: 407-239-4200, reference Group Name Institute for Applied Management & Law
- Online: Click here to book your reservation online
*We reserve the right to change seminar venue when such changes are advisable for academic reasons or when circumstances are beyond our control.
