Note: Two-day commitment

This course takes place in two parts. Registrants must commit to attending both sessions. The sessions will be held online via Zoom from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, & Wednesday, December 11.

This program educates the people who have the greatest opportunity to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Supervisors and Managers have a unique responsibility for ensuring an organization’s legal compliance. Because they directly engage with employees on a day-to-day basis, they’re often the “eyes and ears” of the organization. This places them on the front line in mitigating legal risk.

This course identifies concepts of employment-at-will, hostile work environment, and reasonable accommodation. You will gain exposure to major federal and state employment laws such as the ADA Amendments Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Wage and Hour laws and state sick leave requirements. Participants will learn how to recognize situations that may pose a legal risk, how to supervise employees within legal boundaries, when to get HR involved and how to respond appropriately when legal issues arise.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a general understanding of the current legal environment governing the workplace
• Gain a deeper understanding of ADAAA, FMLA, and Wage & Hour Laws
• Identify harassing and discriminatory behaviors and how to utilize related company policies to prevent them
• Understand the potential liability you have for yourself and for the company as a supervisor and your role in resolving workplace issues 

Intended Audience: 

This workshop is intended for current managers and supervisors.

Please note, these workshops are intended to be informational only and are for staff currently in management or supervisory roles.  If you have specific HR questions, please talk with your organization or municipality’s human resources department.

Facilitator Bio: 

Mark Adams is Director of Compliance, providing services to member companies and directing programs for affirmative action, background checking, and data surveys. A frequent writer and speaker throughout the region, Mark guides management-level and C-suite professionals on topical issues ranging from drug testing to FMLA to employee vs. independent contractor laws. He is the primary editor and author of EANE’s e-alerts, keeping members in-the-know about pending legal and regulatory developments critical to the workplace. Mark is a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and the Western New England College School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1992. 

How will I be participating?

During this live virtual workshop, expect frequent, active participation for maximum impact!

Collaborate with peers through the use of breakout rooms and other digital tools. Microphones and cameras are essential for full participation. Please note, sessions will not be recorded.

Location

This workshop will be held virtually via Zoom. 

A reminder email with the login link will be sent to all registrants 24 hours before the start of the program.

• If you did not receive the reminder email, please check your spam folder as it may be filtered there.
• If you do not find the email, please contact info@masslibsystem.org.