Webinar 1: Addressing Personal Hygiene Problems in the Workplace
Credit: 1.5 HRCI, 1.5 SHRM
90 Minutes
Few situations are as uncomfortable for an employer as dealing with workplace hygiene issues. Poor hygiene can have a negative effect on clients, customers, and co-workers. It is important for an employer to respond appropriately when presented with these situations.
In this practical webinar, you will learn about:
- Steps to take when hygiene problems affect the workplace
- Developing an appropriate policy on personal hygiene
- Workers’ rights under the ADA and the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Where to begin: how to address the problem
- Having the “dreaded B.O.” conversation
- Accommodating employees with body odor
- How to provide training in personal hygiene
- Setting appropriate expectations and documentation
Webinar 2: How to Manage Office Romances, Investigte Sexual Harssment, and Navigate New Sexual Harassment Laws
Credit: 1.25 HRCI, 1.25 SHRM
75 Minutes
In this practical webinar, you will learn how to navigate office romances in the #MeToo environment. Among other things, you will also learn:
- How to navigate 2019’s sexual harassment laws
- How to conduct a sexual harassment investigation
- How to navigate a sexual harassment settlement in the wake of #MeToo
Webinar 3: Tatoos, Sandals, Yarmulkes: Increasing Legal Challenges for Dress and Appearance in the Workplace
Credit: 1.25 HRCI, 1.25 SHRM
75 Minutes
From the length of one’s hair, to the number and location of visible tattoos, to recognizing gender non-conformity style, to creating a summer dress code, employers are facing an increased need to determine their organization’s culture and policies, while also ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. How does an organization balance employees’ rights to express themselves with the organization’s right to determine its legitimate business needs, while maintaining an inclusive work environment? It is critical that human resources professionals and managers understand the importance of a dress code free of discrimination to ensure all job candidates and employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Webinar 4: Managing Political Speech at Work in a Polarized Era
Credit: 1.25 HRCI, 1.25 SHRM
75 Minutes
In our current political environment, addressing political speech can seem like a difficult and multifaceted topic for both employers and employees. Specifically, what, if any, political conversation in the workplace is acceptable or appropriate? A recent survey has found that a significantly increased percentage of employees are feeling stressed and strained as a result of increased political speech in the workplace since the 2016 presidential campaign. Employees have also reported that the negativity and divisiveness associated with the campaign have caused them to be less productive. It also interferes with their ability to get work done. In addition to this, some employers have gone as far as firing employees for their Facebook posts and pictures related to politics. Political speech at work is more complex than we likely have given consideration—as such, organizations will benefit from getting a strong handle on the complexity with our contentious political divide. If political speech is not handled well by the organization, it risks lawsuits, absenteeism, and turnover.
In this practical webinar, you will receive a detailed overview of managing political speech in the workplace. You will learn about the complex laws and regulations that employers should be mindful of when navigating political speech at work and setting the tone of political discussions at work, if any, including:
- The National Labor Review Act (NLRA)
- Title VII
- Civil Rights Law
You will also receive guidance on how to ensure that your political speech at work fits into your organization’s overall diversity and inclusion strategy.
