Comprehensive Training for HR Managers (2-Day)

The Ultimate Training Experience for Human Resources Professionals 

This all-encompassing course is designed to empower HR managers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in one of the most complex roles in any organization. Over two immersive days, you'll gain critical insights and actionable strategies to confidently handle your toughest HR challenges. 

You'll learn how to: 

• Keep your organization compliant with the latest employment laws 
• Understand the impact of new privacy regulations on your company’s health insurance plans 
• Avoid costly recruiting pitfalls that can derail your hiring process 
• Navigate your organization’s liability in cases of workplace violence 
• Investigate sexual harassment claims with legal precision and sensitivity 
• Ensure disciplinary procedures are fair, consistent and non-discriminatory 
• Implement termination practices that stand up to legal scrutiny 
• Tap into essential information and best practices for everyday HR success 
• Integrate AI tools into your HR operations for increased efficiency and insight 
• Stay updated on EEOC guidance regarding AI in HR-related decisions 

As an HR professional, you're on the front lines every day — managing evolving employment laws, responding to endless benefits questions, overcoming administrative challenges and mitigating legal risks. The pressure is real, and the margin for error is razor-thin. 

This seminar was built for you. It’s a chance to reset, recharge and rearm yourself with the knowledge and skills that matter most. You’ll walk away with practical tools, fresh perspectives and the confidence to lead HR efforts that are both strategic and compliant. 

Master the Legal Landscape of HR 

Stay ahead of the curve with critical updates and expert guidance on today’s most pressing employment law issues: 

• Who really qualifies for overtime pay? The answers may surprise you. 
• Overtime calculations have changed — and they’re anything but simple. 
• Can you require an employee to accept a transfer? Know the legal limits. 
• Military service and active duty: Do they count as family leave? 
• Can employees legally work a second job while on leave from yours? 
• How to legally and effectively replace a retiring workforce. 
• Is your employee handbook legally compliant — or putting you at risk? 

Discrimination & Compliance: What You Need to Know 

Understand the evolving rules and avoid legal pitfalls: 

• How the ADA Amendments Act impacts your responsibilities today 
• Age discrimination risks — where your company may be vulnerable 
• Why your website must meet ADA accessibility standards 
• Visible vs. perceived disabilities — how to treat applicants fairly 
• What’s required to accommodate hearing-impaired candidates 
• Is genetic testing ever legal in your workplace? 
• “Reasonable accommodation” — what it really means 
• How to align ADA, FMLA and workers’ comp in your disability policies 
• Could your diversity efforts be seen as reverse discrimination? 

Recruiting, Hiring & Interviewing: The Right Way 

Modern tools, legal strategies and hiring best practices: 

• When medical certifications and documentation are legally required 
• How to update job applications to eliminate hidden bias 
• What makes applicant testing legal — and what doesn’t 
• Social media: smart recruitment tool or legal minefield? 
• Setting proper “terms of use” for employees’ social media presence 
• Turn job descriptions into strategic hiring tools 
• Interview questions you must avoid 
• How to legally obtain meaningful references 
• Two powerful recruitment perks — at no extra cost 
• The truth about non-compete agreements in today’s courts 
• Legal risks of contract labor — and how to manage them 

Benefits Administration: Stay Compliant & In Control 

Make sense of complex benefits regulations with confidence: 

• The latest privacy rules affecting health insurance 
• When medical authorization forms are (and aren't) needed 
• COBRA compliance: your responsibilities when payments are late 
• What counts as a workers’ comp claim — even at social events 
• Which health insurance benefits are required by law 
• Handling COBRA benefits after divorce 
• Managing early Social Security claims by disabled employees 
• IRS changes to cafeteria plans — what you must know 
• Domestic partner benefit eligibility: latest legal updates 
• Best practices for providing bereavement support 

Strategic HR Management: Tools for Long-Term Success 

Elevate your HR department and build a great workplace: 

• The #1 communication skill every HR professional needs 
• Three proven ways to make your company a “Top Place to Work” 
• What HR tasks you can outsource — and what you absolutely shouldn’t 
• Workplace bullying: identifying risk and protecting your organization 
• Is your dress code unintentionally discriminatory? 
• Supporting employees after layoffs — a step-by-step approach 

Handling Today’s HR Hot Spots 

Address the toughest issues facing HR today — before they become legal disasters: 

• Rethinking company-wide diversity training 
• How to prevent and respond to workplace violence 
• Mental health matters: handling depression in the workplace 
• OSHA’s General Duty Clause — what it now requires of you 
• What to do if violence occurs — and how OSHA views it 
• Drug and alcohol testing: current legal standards 
• ADA protections for substance abusers — how to avoid missteps 
• How to reduce liability around drug testing protocols 
• Investigating sexual harassment: legal and effective methods 
• Understanding the EEOC’s definition of a “hostile work environment” 
• How to protect employees from harassment by customers or vendors 
• Legal consequences of retaliation or adverse actions against victims 

Discipline & Discharge: Do It Right 

Protect your company and uphold fairness in tough situations: 

• 360° feedback and performance appraisals — helpful or harmful? 
• Hidden discrimination in your disciplinary process — what to watch for 
• How to document discipline in ways that stand up in court 
• Legally sound termination procedures and best practices 

Legal Gray Areas: Clarity You Can Use 

Understand and manage your company’s legal risks with confidence: 

• Arbitration agreements — why they’re being thrown out in court 
• Defamation: are you liable for an employee’s comments? 
• WARN Act responsibilities in layoffs and closures 
• What HR documentation to provide, retain, or destroy — and when 

And much more… 

This course goes beyond the basics, giving you the tools, insights, and clarity to succeed in one of the most complex roles in any organization. Gain the confidence to lead, the knowledge to protect your company, and the practical skills to thrive. 

What topics are covered in the Comprehensive HR Manager Training? 

This two-day course covers a wide range of essential HR topics, including employment law compliance, workplace harassment investigations, benefits administration, AI integration in HR, strategic hiring practices, ADA and EEOC regulations and managing workplace conflict. The curriculum also addresses critical legal areas such as overtime pay, COBRA, FMLA, OSHA and termination procedures. 

Who should attend this HR management training? 

This course is designed for experienced HR professionals, managers, supervisors or individuals with HR responsibilities who want to deepen their knowledge and stay current with evolving laws and HR practices. It’s also ideal for those managing hiring, compliance, employee relations and organizational risk. 

What are the key takeaways from this HR management seminar? 

Participants will leave with practical tools, updated legal knowledge and actionable strategies to address real-world HR challenges. You’ll gain confidence in handling workplace investigations, managing benefits and compliance, navigating AI in hiring and implementing fair disciplinary practices that protect your organization.