Bob McKenzie, has over 40 years of human resources management experience. His background includes a wide range of hands-on experience in all areas of Human resources management in all types of industries within the public and private sectors. Bob has been cited in a number of Human Resources trade publications. Among them are HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA and the Institute of Management and Administration and the Business Journal. He has been a speaker at a number of conferences as well as audio and web-based seminars. Bob is a graduate of Rider University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree and double majored in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior.
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02Most, if not all of us, have been involved in negativity in the workplace. We all know that it often spreads quickly throughout the organization. In a matter of days, the workplace can become toxic.
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08The concept of Employment at Will has been watered down to the point that it almost has no meaning. A comprehensive discussion on when and how to use employment at will is included in this webinar.
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16Last year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version on the I-9 form along with updated regulations for completing it. Some changes include allowing remote document verification but only if additional regulations are met. Make sure you are complying with these regulations and using the correct form.
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22Complying with ADA and ADAAA (Americans With Disabilities Act Amendment Act) requires a number of additional steps that must be followed. As the old saying goes, ignorance of the law is no defense.
Being prepared for the inevitable is time and money well spent. As stated above, it's only a matter of time before a Discrimination Charge crosses your desk. The cost of the webinar is the same as 15 minutes of an attorney's time.
The costs of not complying are high. Compliance is actually easy if you know what to do. Unfortunately, many organizations do not take the time to learn how to properly complete an I-9 form. The forms are also changed every few years.
None of the other types of discrimination charges require a reasonable accommodation to the extent necessary under ADA.
Being prepared for the inevitable is time and money well spent. As stated above, it's only a matter of time before a Discrimination Charge crosses your desk. The cost of the webinar is the same as 15 minutes of an attorney's time.