KEYS: Protecting Your County while Engaging Your Workforce - Priorities for 2024 and Beyond (Virtual)

Today, managers need to be well-versed in the legalities of employment law. Making employees feel safe and represented in the workplace is a huge concern for every Human Resources Department, and knowledgeable managers can help alleviate some of the pressures with this concern.

In this session we will learn to create a culture that includes open communication and a work environment with individual accountability. As a manager, you will learn how to follow the correct laws when hiring and firing, create a safe work environment by federal and state standards, and protect and educate employees about harassment (bullying, sexual misconduct, etc.)

Additionally, leave management can be complex and confusing for any employer. Between the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), many employers have a hard time keeping up with all the requirements. In this training session, we’ll examine key regulations, common issues, and employer best practices to help ensure that
you’re taking the appropriate steps when it comes to managing employee leaves. We’ll help you figure out where the FMLA and ADAAA overlap, how they differ, and how to administer each.
Presenters: Jonna Contacos-Sawyer, DBA, SPHR, SHRM SCP, CCP President/
Trainer and Brooke Contacos, PHR Senior HR Consultant/Trainer