Teri Morning

What You Will Learn

• What should your vaccination policy include?
• What do the ADA and Rehabilitation Act require related to vaccines?
• How does Title VII play a role in vaccination policies?
• Is Title II of GINA implicated when employers require vaccination?
• What are 12 problems you likely are not anticipating?
• What additional policy updates should you make relating to safety?

Benefits of Certification

• Protect your organization from potential legal liability
• Help colleagues who request leaves
• Expand your professional knowledge and propel your career
• Prove your knowledge with a certificate

Topics Covered:

• What specific FMLA policy changes must you make for 2023?
• What steps should you take now to ensure compliance?
• How should you administer intermittent leave?
• How does FMLA apply to employees who work remotely?
• When must you provide emergency sick leave?
• Is COVID-19 still a valid reason for taking FMLA leave?
• When are you required to engage in the ADA interactive process?
• How should you request employee medical information?

Topics Covered:

• What 12 compliance checks should you use to review HR practices?
• What are the current DHS requirements for I-9s? What forms do you need to file?
• How must you ensure 2021 W-2s are in compliance?
• What FFCRA and ARPA records must you have and keep?
• What COVID-19 records does OSHA require you to retain for 2021?

Topics Covered:

• How does FMLA cover COVID-19?
• How can you juggle leaves of absence policies for COVID-19?
• Do workers compensation and short-term disability cover COVID-19 illnesses?
• What are the leave requirements under the OSHA ETS regarding vaccines?
• What should your leave policy include for COVID-19?
• How must you cover pregnancy in your leave policy?
• Can you differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated employees?

Topics Covered:

• Twelve important HR compliance checks
• Current DHS requirements for Form I-9 completion
• FFCRA and ARPA recordkeeping requirements
• OSHA COVID-19 recordkeeping requirements
• Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms

Topics Covered:

• When is COVID-19 a reason for taking FMLA leave?
• How should you administer intermittent leave?
• When must you provide for emergency sick leave?
• When are you required to engage in the ADA interactive process?
• How should you make requests for employee medical information?
• How does Workers’ Compensation interact with the ADA?
• Must you allow time off for vaccination?

Topics Covered:

• What process should you follow to triage COVID-19 problems?
• How are you required to address safety complaints?
• How should you handle COVID-19 ADA accommodations?
• How can you address vaccination objections?
• What factors should you consider for COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims?

Topics Covered:

• Does the NLRA apply to your organization? How?
• How is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) relevant?
• What aiding and abetting issues should employers consider?
• How should you update your policies?
• What benefits questions should you expect? How can you answer them?
• Are abortions considered confidential medical information?
• What role do employee assistance plans (EAPs) play?

Topics Covered:

• Informational failures
• Not recognizing employee FMLA rights
• Failing to acknowledge overlapping and other leave entitlements
• FMLA retaliation and leave interference
• Employer policy mistakes

What You'll Learn

• How can artificial intelligence help you prepare for a difficult conversation?
• How does role-playing with ChatGPT work?
• What prompts can you use to get the guidance you need?
• Can ChatGPT provide a script you can follow?
• How can you adapt language, tone, and approach for your situation?
• How can AI tools help with follow-up after a conversation?

Topics Covered:

• What affirmative action laws and regulations apply to your organization?
• How can you develop an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)?
• What are the best practices for implementing AAPs?
• How can you ensure compliance?
• What strategies can you use to foster diversity and inclusion?
• What are the benefits of affirmative action for employers and employees?