Allegations of harassment, discrimination and “hostile work environment” often necessitate a formal fact-finding process before appropriate corrective steps can be taken. Learn how to properly conduct an internal workplace investigation, from determining whether to conduct an investigation, the scope of the investigation, interviewing techniques, documentation skills, and presenting findings to support the selected course of action. […]
Topic: Affirmative Action - Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid For federal contractors and first tier subcontractors, being an affirmative action employer is a cost of doing business. Others embrace these requirements to set their businesses apart. What is involved in developing an affirmative action plan? What are the common pitfalls that can lead to […]
Connecticut is expanding its Connecticut Sick Leave law effective January 1st. Whether you have had a sick policy in place all along or you will need to confront this obligation for the first time, the changes to this law will impact your business. If you are a Connecticut employer with 25 or more employees, this […]
TOPIC: EEOC Strategic Plan: Roadmap For HR Did you know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) maintains a strategic plan that defines its priorities as well as how to best coordinate resources and strengthen enforcement? Well, it is true, and employers need to know how those priorities will impact them. Join Mark Adams […]
Employers across the country appear optimistic about the economy heading into 2025. The recently released 2025 National Business Trends Survey by the Employer Associations of America (EAA) revealed that 78% of respondents are expressing confidence that the economy will improve or stay the same, increasing from 67% as reported in the 2024 survey. However, […]
TOPIC: 2025 Key HR Compliance Dates to Remember When it comes to HR's compliance calendar, there are several "to do" items that if not done timely or not all can cost an employer greatly. What are they? Who do they apply to? Find out in our kickoff compliance webinar for 2025.
Gain an understanding of the legal definitions, processes and ramifications for harassing and discriminatory behaviors in the workplace. Know what each employee in the company can do to help maintain a harassment-free workplace. This interactive and comprehensive training meets and exceeds the new CT Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training requirements Virtual Classroom Jan 28 HRCI™ & […]
With the new administration taking hold in Washington, changes have been instituted at an unprecedented pace. What are they? What is their impact upon employers? Join Mark Adams on Wednesday February 12th as he delves into these topics (such as affirmative action, DEI, immigration and more) and how employers can navigate these winds of change heading […]
TOPIC: I-9 Audits and Enforcement - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! With a change in presidential administrations in 2025, many have speculated that I-9 enforcement activity will be on the rise. What can your company do to ensure that your practices are proper? What is involved when it comes to an I-9 audit? […]
Allegations of harassment, discrimination and “hostile work environment” often necessitate a formal fact-finding process before appropriate corrective steps can be taken. Learn how to properly conduct an internal workplace investigation, from determining whether to conduct an investigation, the scope of the investigation, interviewing techniques, documentation skills, and presenting findings to support the selected course of action. […]