Agenda

The case studies are changed for every workshop date. Each workshop will be taught using:

• Factual situations addressed by the class as a whole;
• Factual situations evaluated through small groups;
• Hypothetical role playing (using willing classroom volunteers);
• Limited lecture intended to analyze the hypothetical fact situations within the context of the law and;
• Class discussion.

While a number of factual situations and case studies will be utilized, one particular case study will be considered in several stages: investigation, analysis of the facts, application of the decision, and response to a legal challenge. This specific case study will culminate in the presentation of legal argument and trial testimony. Subjects will range across a variety of substantive areas and "real-HR-world" topics and decision-making issues including:

• Analyzing hiring and discharge decisions in the context of potential discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims
• Evaluating ways to implement management changes without creating legal risk or substantial adverse employee response
• Dealing with FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp situations
• Addressing behaviors at union and non-union locations that create the need for discipline
• Creating feasible performance feedback methods
• Managing employee/employer feedback and expectations resulting from surveys, compliance issues and audits
• Working to solve an array of employment-related issues
• "Hot topics of the day" for the HR professional

Class Hours 8:00am-4:00pm.