Ensure your organization maintains compliance with employment laws. This topic is designed for intermediate-level attendees. We will discuss common myths and mistakes employers make managing employee compensation in the ever-changing economic environment. We will discuss common scenarios and pitfalls to avoid when managing employee absence and the complex interaction between FMLA, ADA and state paid sick leave programs. Finally, we will also discuss how to handle common workplace conduct scenarios as well as how and where training can best be incorporated. You will leave the program with a better understanding of how to ensure your organization maintains compliance with employment laws.

Instructor: Julie A. Proscia, Esq., Amundsen Davis, LLC

Runtime: 66 Minutes

(CE’s: ASA 1.0 - CLE 1.0 - SHRM 1.0 - Nursing CEs through Medi-Sota)

Provide guidance on how to effectively administer the FMLA substitution, bonuses, and health benefits. The presentation identifies the various notices that must be provided under the FMLA to avoid technical violations of the act. The presentation will also address the ability of an employer to substitute FMLA leave with other leave entitlements available to an employee. The presentation will address the interplay between the FMLA, and work-related injuries associated with workers' compensation claims and the right of restoration of the employee's position. In addition, attendees will be provided insight into whether attendance and/or production bonuses may or may not be affected by FMLA leave. The presentation will also address under what circumstances benefits (group health plan) may be affected by FMLA leave. Lastly, the presentation will provide insight for employers to engage in risk planning to avoid potential problems to prevent retaliation claims against the employer and identify what is protected activity and what is an adverse employment action.

Instructor: Michael Latimer, Law Office OF Michael R. Latimer

Runtime: 66 Minutes

(CE’s: AIPB 1.0 - CPP/FPC - ASA 1.0 - CLE 1.0 - HRCI 1.0 - SHRM 1.0 )

Learn how to take sexual harassment complaints and conduct fair and unbiased investigations in order to obtain a resolution. It is important to ensure a complete and unbiased investigation into all sexual harassment complaints. The investigation must be prompt, fair, and thorough. Sexual harassment investigations are among the most sensitive and, in many cases, the most complex that a company must conduct. Allegations of sexual harassment must be assessed, investigated, and resolved as soon as possible to ensure the behavior stops and does not continue. Failure to conduct a fair and expedient investigation could result in more and escalated incidents, lawsuits, increased employee turnover, or harm to the company's reputation. This program will help one understand how to take sexual harassment complaints as well as conduct fair and unbiased investigations in order to obtain a resolution.

Instructor: Jackie A. Sexson

Runtime: 65 minutes

(CE’s: ASA 1.0 - CLE 1.0 - SHRM 1.0 - Nursing CEs through Medi-Sota)

Learn to recognize the common causes of conflict between peers and understand the possible steps to take after calm is restored. Conflict has permeated our culture and our workplaces. From national politics to courtrooms to media to work, people have learned to not be nice to each other. While bullying and misbehaviors are decried, very little is done to support a culture of civility and calm. The result is conflict, chaos, loss of productivity, low morale, and costly turnovers. This topic helps leaders, supervisors and managers understand the causes of peer conflict and provide actionable ideas to de-escalate conflict in teams and workplaces.

Instructor: Douglas E. Noll, J.D., M.A.,Noll Associates

Runtime: 69 minutes

(CE’s: ASA 1.0 - HRCI 1.0 - SHRM 1.0 - Nursing CEs through Medi-Sota)

Empower yourself with the skills and strategies necessary to change perceptions among internal staff and, in turn, build and maintain respect. Today's organizations face many challenges when managing organizational structures, improving interdepartmental communications, implementing change and initiating new management. Gaining respect from internal staff involves a mix of leadership qualities, communication skills and actions that build trust and credibility. Understanding workplace dynamics and gaining the respect of internal staff at work can be challenging, but it can bring numerous benefits to both the individual employee and the organization as a whole. Respect is not merely a title bestowed upon leaders but a dynamic force shaping a positive workplace culture. Whether you are aiming to create a culture that is more inclusive, more innovative, more adaptable, more compliant, or more digitally savvy, when leaders prioritize earning respect, they foster an environment of trust, collaboration and productivity. In any organization, respect isn't just given - it is earned. This program is designed to empower professionals with the skills and strategies necessary to change perceptions among internal staff and, in turn, build and maintain respect. Whether you are a new manager, a team leader or an aspiring executive, this webinar will provide you with insights into the psychology of perception, practical communication techniques and leadership strategies that can transform how you're viewed by your colleagues and subordinates. This program you will learn how to identify existing perceptions within your team, understand their roots and effectively shift them to foster a culture of respect and collaboration. You will gain the tools not only change how others see you but also to inspire respect through authentic leadership and consistent positive behavior.

Instructor: Larry Hammond, Sr., V1H Consulting

Runtime: 66 minutes

(CE’s:ASAP PACE 0.1 - IAAP 1.0s - Nursing CEs through Medi-Sota)

Learn how to communicate and collaborate with your team effectively using Microsoft® Teams and Office 365®. As we are becoming more of a global economy and workplace, people you need to work with may be in different of-fices, different cities, different states, and even different countries. Many more people are also working from home. Travel can become very expensive and time consuming and can be limiting in other ways as well. The need for col-laborating and meeting online has become very necessary in today's business community. Microsoft® Teams in an excellent solution that is really starting to catch. This topic will show you how to use Microsoft® Teams effectively. It will show how to set up your teams, how to in-vite others into your team, how to chat, how to share and collaborate on files, how to share your screen and other great features. This material shows you how to use this great tool, a skill that is becoming very necessary in today's work environment where people are working from different locations, yet still have the need to work together.

Instructor: Tom Fragale, The PC Guy, Inc.

Runtime: 65 minutes

(CE’s:ASAP PACE 0.1 - IAAP 1.0s - Nursing CEs through Medi-Sota)