Our Services - Training
As employment laws continuously evolve, it is crucial for employers to provide effective, up-to-date training of management and staff. Human Resource professionals must be well versed in the current state of their legal obligations to effectively carry out their responsibilities. We have extensive training experience and a deep commitment to providing useful, engaging educational programs with a real-world sensibility. Ms. Topliff is on the faculty of the San Francisco State University College of Extended Learning.
Our training programs are continually updated to reflect the latest legal developments. Each program is customized for the client to provide participants with valuable, relevant information to apply in their workplaces. Programs are provided in a classroom environment, via webcast or other client-preferred mode. One-on-one education and counseling is also provided, particularly in the area of Harassment Prevention.
Harassment Prevention Training for Managers and Staff
Harassment and retaliation claims continue to pose significant bottom-line risks, as well as public relations nightmares to the best of companies. Organizations that devote time to educating all employees not only reap the benefits of more professional behavior in the workplace but are better positioned to successfully defend lawsuits.
Our program for managers complies with the January 2005 amendment to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (AB1825): Two-hour training must be provided every two years with initial two-hour training provided by December 31, 2005. Newly hired or promoted supervisors must receive two-hour training within six (6) months.
This fast-paced, highly interactive program is tailored to address each client’s particular needs.
Specific Topics include:
- Appropriate behavior in the workplace
- Differences in perception
- Complaint reporting
- Investigation obligations
- Retaliation prevention
Managing Time Off and Leaves of Absence
Managing unscheduled absences and complying with the litany of leave of absence laws is growing in complexity. This course is tailored to cover the client’s specific time off policies and federal/state legal requirements (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, etc.), including medical confidentiality, return to work accommodations and payroll issues, such as Paid Family Leave. Case studies based on real-life challenges bring this program alive to those dealing with these issues on the front line.
Specific Topics include:
- How Time Off Policies are Administered
- Legal Requirements
- Supervisory Responsibilities Regarding Time Off and Leaves of Absence
- Handling Requests for Time Off
- Employee Medical Inquiries
- Avoiding Litigation
Employment Law for Managers
One of the most effective and efficient ways of reducing legal risks is to educate managers on the pertinent workplace legal issues and their role in carrying them out. New supervisors especially need a baseline knowledge of employment laws.
This course uses reality-based case studies and video clips, and generates group discussion to heighten the adult learning experience.
Specific Topics include:
- Effective documentation
- Major legal pitfalls
- How company policies are applied
- Avoiding retaliation
Other Programs:
| Program | Content | Suggested Audience |
| Employee Relations | This workshop examines the employee relations role in optimizing employee contributions and commitment to the organization's goals. This course also includes how to conduct organizational audits, design effective employee relations programs and properly handle employee issues in the workplace. | Human Resources, Office Managers |
| Legal Aspects of Human Resources | This program covers the many responsibilities of Human Resource professionals from discrimination prevention to wage and hour obligations. | Human Resources, Office Managers, CFO's |
| How to Conduct Workplace Investigations | Learn the practical and legal requirements for an effective workplace investigation into harassment, retaliation or misconduct allegations. | Human Resources |
| Disability Accommodations | Learn the current legal requirements to analyze and determine reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. | Supervisors and Managers, Human Resources |
| Effective Documentation | Get practical management tools to effectively document job performance and discipline. | Supervisors and Managers |
| Managing Exempt/Nonexempt Employees | Attendees will learn the current legal requirements regarding payroll and related issues impacting overtime nonexempt and exempt employees. | Supervisors and Managers |