Human Resources Compliance

Description: This comprehensive online course on Human Resources Compliance is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and business owners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of employment laws and regulations. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the legal framework governing the employer-employee relationship, enabling them to develop and implement compliant HR policies and practices.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of human resources concepts
• Access to a computer and the internet
• No prior legal knowledge required

What You’ll Learn:

1. Foundations of HR Compliance:
   • Overview of key employment laws and regulations
   • Understanding the impact of compliance on organizational success
2. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance:
   • Non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies
   • Strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion
3. Wage and Hour Compliance:
   • Minimum wage and overtime regulations
   • Employee classification and exemption criteria
4. Workplace Policies and Safety:
   • Developing comprehensive workplace policies
   • Ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards
5. Employee Benefits and Data Protection:
   • Compliance with employee benefits laws
   • Privacy and data protection in HR practices

Who the Course is For:

• HR professionals seeking to enhance their compliance knowledge
• Managers responsible for HR functions
• Business owners and entrepreneurs managing their own HR processes

Summarized Outline of 5 Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of HR Compliance

• Sub-Module 1: Introduction to Employment Laws
  • Historical context and evolution of labor laws
  • Overview of major federal and state employment laws
• Sub-Module 2: The Impact of Compliance on Organizational Success
  • Business benefits of HR compliance
  • Consequences of non-compliance

Module 2: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance

• Sub-Module 1: Non-discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies
  • Developing and implementing EEO policies
  • Handling complaints and investigations
• Sub-Module 2: Strategies for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
  • Best practices for creating an inclusive workplace
  • Implementing diversity initiatives

Module 3: Wage and Hour Compliance

• Sub-Module 1: Minimum Wage and Overtime Regulations
  • Understanding federal and state wage laws
  • Calculating overtime pay
• Sub-Module 2: Employee Classification and Exemption Criteria
  • Determining exempt and non-exempt status
  • Addressing challenges in employee classification

Module 4: Workplace Policies and Safety

• Sub-Module 1: Developing Comprehensive Workplace Policies
  • Creating effective employee handbooks
  • Communicating policies to employees
• Sub-Module 2: Ensuring Compliance with OSHA Standards
  • Overview of OSHA requirements
  • Creating a safe and healthy work environment

Module 5: Employee Benefits and Data Protection

• Sub-Module 1: Compliance with Employee Benefits Laws
  • Understanding ERISA and other benefits regulations
  • Administering employee benefit programs
• Sub-Module 2: Privacy and Data Protection in HR Practices
  • Safeguarding employee data
  • Complying with GDPR and other data protection laws

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for HR professionals and anyone involved in managing human resources. Through real-world examples, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate HR compliance challenges effectively.