This workshop is an overview of the legal and regulatory framework of best employment practices:

• Understand how a solid HR foundation can help limit liability and reduce risk
• Protect yourself against complaints and litigation
• Performance Management and the message behind the performance appraisal
• Document poor performance and disciplinary actions
• Communicate expectations to achieve higher job performance and productivity
• Effective handling of disciplinary actions, termination of employment
• Respond to reference requests legally

This workshop will address some areas of concern within today’s workplace realities:

• How to prepare more than a piece of paper to effectively and legally handle separations and RIF’s/layoffs.
• Understand WARN – what is it, who does it affect, how employers ensure compliance (including the new NY State regulations)
• Avoid the pitfalls of misclassifying employee as independent contractors (1099)
• Ensure compensation agreements with commissioned salespeople are in compliance with federal and state law