HR professionals should attend this course to understand the circumstances under which they may be personally exposed to a legal claim. By understanding which state and federal laws allow for personal liability, an HR professional will be better equipped to draft better policies, follow better procedures, and take better precautions.

In addition to reviewing the technical aspects of the law which impute personal liability, you will understand the practical aspects of how to avoid liability. Finally, the program will provide the dos and don'ts in responding to and defending against a personal suit.What You'll Learn:Federal Laws That Impose Personal Liability

• FLSA
  
• FMLA
  
• ERISA
  
• COBRA
  
• IRCA
  
• USERRA
  
• §1981

State Laws That Impose Personal Liability

• Negligent Hiring; Negligent Referral
  
• Defamation
  
• Interference With Contract
  
• Invasion of Privacy
  
• Infliction of Emotional Distress
  
• False Imprisonment
  
• Assault
  
• Battery

Avoiding Liability

• Policies, Practices, and Procedures
  
• Personal Behavior
  
• Documentation
  
• Insurance

What to Do If Personally Sued

• Litigation Hold
  
• Legal Representation
  
• Discovery
  
• Depositions