MMC HR Workshop Training Series

Legal Issues in Human Resources (CLE OR NON-CLE)

Legal Issues in Employee Benefits (CLE OR NON-CLE)

Workplace Harassment Prevention (AB 1825)

Employee Benefits Basics

Human Resources Management Basics

Termination and Leave Management

International Human Resources Management

Performance Management

Compensation Basics

Retirement Plans Administration (ERISA)

LEGAL ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCES (CLE OR NON-CLE)

• Introduction & Overview: Impact of Law on HRM
• An examination of the Law of Employment Discrimination in the workplace: Civil Rights Acts of 1964 Title VII & 1991; ADA, Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Equal Pay Act
• Review of Time Off From Work Legal Issues and related statutory laws; FMLA, California Family Rights Act; Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act; COBRA
• Analysis of related laws:  Fair Labor Standards Act, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
• Immigration Reform and Control Act & English Only Rules; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; Q&A; Summary & Review

LEGAL ISSUES IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CLE OR NON-CLE)

• Introduction & Overview: Impact of Law on employee benefits;  Major categories of EE benefits
• An examination of the Law of Employment Discrimination in the workplace: Civil Rights Acts of 1964 Title VII;  Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Equal Pay Act
• Review of Time Off From Work Legal Issues and related statutory laws; Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act; Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act; Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
• Analysis of other benefits related laws:  Fair Labor Standards Act, Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
• Immigration Reform and Control Act & English Only Rules; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; Q&A; Summary & Review

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT PREVENTION (AB 1825)

• Introduction & Overview: Harassment: What is it? What does it look like?
• An examination of Law of Employment Discrimination; Civil Rights Act & Fair Employment & Housing Act
• Review of  Employer Responsibilities & Vicarious Employer Liability  
• Analysis of Sexual Harassment; Common Employer Mistakes & Employer Policy
• Review of Significant Court Cases;  Q&A; Acknowledge of Receipt

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BASICS

• Introduction & Overview: Historical Perspective; Factors Influencing Growth
• An examination of Mandated Benefits; Group Insurance; Type of Life Insurance;  Disability Plans & Time Off From Work Programs
• Review of Medical Expense Plans; Managed Care HMOs; Consumer-Driven Health Care 
• Analysis of Dependent Care Programs & Work/Life Benefits; Dental, Disability & Long Term; Care Plans; Cafeteria Plans;
• Review of Retirement Plans; Qualified Plans” ERISA; Qualification requirements; D/C  & D/B Plans: e.g. 401(k) Plans and Pension; Administration & Investment; Future of EE Benefits

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BASICS

• Introduction & Overview: HRM ; Historical Perspective ; HR Management Concepts & Planning
• An examination of Law & HR Function; Federal Statutes & Employment Tort Law; Preventing Employment Discrimination & Workplace Harassment
• Review of  Expanding Roles of HR Professionals; Recruitment & Selection Process; Diversity Management Concept; Career Planning (Retention Management/Rewards)
• Analysis of Performance Management; HR Development &Training; Employee Relations Current Environment & Future of HRM; Future Employee Benefits; Q&A.; Summary & Review

TERMINATION AND LEAVE MANAGEMENT

• Introduction & Overview;  Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act & Disability Leaves
• An examination of Worker’s Compensation Leaves; Other Employer Provided Leave Policies; Eligibility Determination & Notification Requirements
• Review of Returning to Work & Reasonable Accommodation, Introduction to Termination Management, Outplacement & Severance Plans 
• Analysis of Wrongful Discharges: Constructive, Retaliatory & Discriminatory; Employment Torts; Ways to Limit Potential Employer Liability
• Review of Related Laws: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, Older Worker Benefits Protection Act & Whistle Blower statutes; Q&A

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Introduction & Overview: The Globalization Process Role of HRM in international business
• An examination of Cross-border mergers, acquisitions & joint ventures: Impact on HRM; Culture, Customs & Values: Impact on HRM;
• Review of International employment laws;  International business principles & concepts ; Unions, labor relations & ethics
• An exploration of Workforce planning & forecasting; Immigration & work visa issues; staffing, expatriate selection & successful repatriation
• A study of International Compensation, Benefits & Tax Issues; The Challenge: New Role of IHR Professional; Future of IHR; Q&A.; Summary & Review

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Introduction & Overview: Performance Management & Role of Human Resources Professionals; Performance Planning; Performance Appraisals & Purposes
• An examination of the Elements of Effective Performance Appraisals; Measurements & Feedback
• Review of  Evaluator Perceptual Errors & How to Avoid Them; Interviewer Perceptual Errors;    
• Exploration of legal issues in performance management: defamation; invasion of privacy; Title VII discrimination complaints; retaliation/pretext; workplace harassment
• Other Aspects: Employee Recognition, Career Planning and Performance-based Pay; Career Planning (Philosophy & Employee Motivation); Q&A; Summary & Review

COMPENSATION BASICS

• Introduction & Overview: Philosophy & Compensation Surveys & External Equity
• An examination of Job Worth & Internal Equity; Pay Structure Management: Fair Labor Standards Act
• Review of Performance-Based Pay
• Exploration of Executive Compensation and related current controversies; Q&A; Summary & Review

RETIREMENT PLANS ADMINISTRATION (ERISA)

• Introduction & Overview: Defined Contribution (“DC”) and Defined Benefit (“DB”) Plan objectives 
• An examination of non-tax legal requirements: reporting and disclosures, & fiduciary duties
• Review D/C Plans: 401(k) Plans; Participant-Directed Investments (IRC § 404(c)) and Investment Education responsibilities of employers
• Review D/B Plans: Pension and Annuity Plans;  ERISA & related laws; Distribution Alternatives and Tax Implications
• Exploration of Plan Qualification Features; IRC  §415; Non-Discrimination Testing Requirements; Q&A; Summary & Review

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