It is better to have no handbook then an old outdated document. Binding a school to policies not actually used by the school can limit the ability to act in the school's best interest. Just like a check-up with the doctor, schools should conduct an annual check-up of their employee handbook.
Learning Objective
Participants will learn the critical issues arising within handbooks and explore methods for effectively and carefully reviewing these essential tools.
CPE credit is offered for this seminar
Estimated CPE Hours: 1
Field of Study: Personnel/HR
Course Level: Overview
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Method: Group Internet-based
Presented by:
Heather Broadwater, Associate, Venable LLP
Ms. Broadwater represents employers in employment-related disputes and counsels them on strategies for preventing employment law issues. With an extensive background in human resource management, she advises clients on a wide array of workplace issues, including policy development and implementation, recruitment and selection, employee relations, wage and hour compliance, counseling and disciplinary actions, family and medical leave management, performance evaluation, and termination of the employment relationship. She works closely with clients in the education sector, including independent schools, representing them on matters including faculty and employment contracts, the creation and governance of school boards; and the safety, welfare, and discipline of students.
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Webinar Series Overview
Registration will open approximately two weeks before each webinar. You cannot register for multiple webinars ahead of time.
Responding to Changing Trends in Faculty and Staff
October 10, 2007
This session will address the critical issues of transitioning out employees including addressing issues of performance and attitude, impact of age on these decisions, and the process of creating a plan that supports the departures of employees.
Admissions & Enrollment Contracts
November 14, 2007
This session will address the challenges facing schools in this new environment including objections to admissions decisions, court cases requesting admissions materials and the process used by schools for determining admission decisions.
Independent Contractors and Exemptions
December 12, 2007
Hear a comprehensive review of the classifications and how to best identify employees properly. Also learn the best way to implement any necessary changes.
Hiring and Employment Contracts
January 9, 2008
Failing to completely and carefully vet an applicant prior to making an offer of employment may lead to a decision that will haunt an institution for years to come. This session will review the essential elements of a hiring policy and outline the necessary elements of an employment contract.
Sustainability of Faculty: The Legal Side
February 13, 2008
There are many programs that schools can and should consider when building their employee sustainability plan. Housing, mentoring, retirement and other benefits can be instituted and assist in the long term tenure of staff. Hear the options available and the method for legally implementing these options.
Safe Schools
March 26, 2008
As schools we have a duty to assure the safe and healthy environment for the students we educate. A critical element of this duty is the creation of a safe school. While evacuation plans are important, there are a number of other equally essential areas to explore.
FMLA, ADA, & Protected Groups
April 9, 2008
How is an administrator supposed to understand this litany of employment issues? Easy. Hear an explanation of the laws, and more importantly, understand how they apply to employment decisions you will confront.
Handbooks
May 14, 2008
It is better to have no handbook then an old outdated document. Binding a school to policies not actually used by the school can limit the ability to act in the school's best interest. This session will review the critical issues and explain methods for effectively and carefully reviewing these essential tools.
