Session #814: Managing Within the Law: Basic Highlights of What Every Manager Should Know About Employment Laws
Front-line managers are the first line of defense for a company that wants to minimize its exposure to costly litigation and government investigations. They are the first to field complaints, investigate incidents and respond to workplace tragedies, yet they often receive very little training on how to handle these critical duties. This workshop illustrates how to give managers annual training and education on: their role as agents of the company; which employment laws apply to them; handling discrimination and harassment complaints; managing leave under various federal laws; complying with wage payment laws; union issues; hiring, disciplining and firing; and best practices for minimizing legal exposure.
Learning Objectives:
- Groom managers to understand their role as agents of the company, making them effective extensions of the HR function on the floor of your workplace.
- Train managers to communicate with employees in positive ways.
- Use the front-line management team effectively to enhance the organization’s compliance strategies.
Gregory J. Hare
Greg Hare has been an employment lawyer at Ogletree Deakins his entire career, since 1991. He assists companies with human resources and employment-related litigation matters, including wrongful termination claims, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, employment contracts, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. He advises clients on a wide range of human resources topics, such as drug testing, employee discipline and discharge, severance planning, independent contractor classifications, wage payment, family and medical leave, disability law, military leave, joint employment issues, affirmative action, and reductions in force. Mr. Hare also counsels clients on traditional labor relations and matters involving the National Labor Relations Board.