Associate in Human Resource Generalists Certificate Program
Join us In-Person in Greenville, SC or Online via Live Stream / Webinar for our Instructor-Led 2-Day Associate in Human Resources Generalist Certificate Program. This course not only provides you with the training and knowledge you need to become an effective HR Generalist but also prepares you for the aPHR Exam!  We meet from 10am to 5pm EDT Monday June 24th 2019 and June 25th 2019.  If you are registering to participate Online Via Live Stream / Webinar then the training materials will be shipped to you and you will receive an email with the information you need to login to the Live Webinar once you register.  For everyone else joining us Live you will receive your training materials when you arrive at the training.
Schedule

Mon, June 24, 2019 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
Tues, June 25, 2019 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Why You Should Attend This Workshop
If you are new to the Human Resources field, if you are changing careers and entering into the exciting world of HR or if you are currently in an HR role, your answer to the following questions should be ‘Yes’.
Do you know what you are expected to do to maintain compliance with all the employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, PDA, USERRA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA,  EPA, ADEA, IRCA, NLRA, DFWA, GINA  how to deal with cases of sexual harassment, discrimination, FMLA requests, ADA and Religious accommodation requests? Are you familiar with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, with the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, do you know who Peggy Young is? Do you know how long you retain I-9 forms for inactive employees, how long you retain personnel records after employees leave the company, what steps to take during an employee’s termination process to avoid a wrongful discharge lawsuit, how to properly handle suicidal comments in the workplace, how to address hygiene issues with employees or how to manage an inclusive workplace with employees with physical and cognitive disabilities? What about how to maintain an engaged team, how to reduce turnover to retain talent, how to conduct thorough investigations? I think I am not even half way with the list that HR Professionals are expected to do. But if you answer “no” to any of these questions, don’t you worry. You have found the right Certificate Program that will provide with all the tools necessary to be the best HR Professional one can be!  After completing this certificate program you will gain the knowledge and skills and activities that are necessary to help your organization reduce costs, increase profitability, avoid potential lawsuits, increase employee engagement, maintain compliance with all employment laws and improve your ability to handle employee relations issues.
Learning Objectives

Strengthening the Alignment between HR and the Organizational Goals
Learn what HR’s role is today
Understanding and Complying with Employment Laws
Understand the FMLA Process from A-Z
Learn about The Americans with Disability Act compliance, the interactive process and reasonable accommodation
Learn how to manage an inclusive workplace with individuals with different physical and cognitive disabilities
Learn the legal way to confront an employee you suspect is abusing drugs, alcohol or other substances
Learn about Religious reasonable accommodations
Learn about compliance with the recruiting process
Understand compliance obligations under IRCA
Learn how to complete I9 forms properly
Understand the differences between exempt and non-exempt classifications.
Learn about Break Time for Nursing Mothers.
Learn how to avoid being personally liable for unlawful work practice
Learn how to avoid age discrimination charges or claims when managing older workers
Understand what exactly wage discrimination means
Learn about the Lilly Ledbetter Law
Learn about Pregnancy Discrimination, Hiring, Reasonable Accommodation and working conditions
Understand compliance obligations under the NLRA
Learn about Social Media Employment Policies and NLRA’s opinion
Learn about Employer’s obligations with Employee Relations complaints/investigations
Learn Interviewing skills and techniques
Understanding what are considered discriminatory questions
Learn to avoid your own interviewing biases
Understanding and ensuring COBRA compliance

Topics covered include:

The HR Profession today
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991
Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Equal Pay Act (EPA)
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
Peggy Young vs UPS
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Consolidated Omnibus Benefits Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Drug-Free Workplace Act (DFWA)
Recruiting, Interviewing and Hiring
Employee Relations/ Handling Special Issues and Situations
Investigations/Confidentiality
Employee Turnover
Employee Engagement
Records Retention
Your Next Steps in HR

Agenda

Day 1

10:00am – 1:30pm
Module 1: 

HR as a Strategic Business Partner

HR’s contributions to Business Outcomes
The role of HR with change
HR support with the Strategic Planning Process
Scanning the Internal and External Environments
HR’s role with ethical issues affecting the organization

Module 2:

Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Sexual Harassment
Religious Accommodation

Module 3:

Labor and Employment Laws

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)

Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)

Lunch:  1:30pm – 2:30pm
2:30pm – 6pm
Module 4:

Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) 1978

Undue hardship

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
Rehabilitation Act 1973
Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Module 5:

Americans with Disability Act (ADA) 1990
American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAA)

Definition of disability
Definition of qualified individual
Undue hardship defense
Major life activities
The interactive process
Reasonable accommodations

 

Day 2

10:00am – 1:30pm
Module 6:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 1993

Qualifying events
Eligibility requirements
Immediate family members under FMLA
Serious health condition under FMLA
Employer timely responsibility under FMLA

Module 7:

Talent Planning and Acquisition

The needs analysis process
Job analysis and documentation
Internal versus external recruiting sources
Types of flexible staff
Selection process
Types of interviews
Interviewing skills and techniques
Interview biases
Testing and background investigations
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

 
Lunch:  1:30pm – 2:30pm
 
2:30pm – 6pm
Module 8:

Total Rewards

Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA)
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Module 9:

Employee and Labor Relations

Labor Union Related Acts like National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Taft Hartley Act (LMRA)
Filing and review of a petition
Difference between certification, decertification and deauthorization
Different types of Unions
Unfair labor practices
Collective bargaining
At-Will doctrine
Negligence
Organizational exit
Benefits of employee engagement

Who will Benefit:
HR Manager Employee Relations Persons HR Generalist Consultants HR Specialist Small Business Owners HR Assistants Recent College Graduates seeking a career in Human Resources Managers Armed Service Men and Women making the transition to civilian life seeking a transition into Human Resources Supervisors Professionals Seeking a Career Transition into the Human Resources Field Executives