Overview of the webinar

Did you know that you can go to jail for not following basic employment law?


It happened in the summer of 2023. While this is a rare occurrence (and happened because they ignored a court order-jail isn't the first stop), getting sued or just treating employees wrong is something that happens all the time.


Managers aren't expected to be employment law experts-that's what HR and employment attorneys are for-but they need to know enough not to make a stupid mistake. And they need to recognize when there may be a law at issue so that they can call in an expert.


This webinar covers the basics of six major employment laws that every manager needs to know.


Why you should Attend:

All people managers should have a basic understanding of employment law. This webinar is designed to help managers and small business owners stay on the path and learn when they need to get HR or an employment attorney involved. It's a must-attend for new managers! Remember, managers represent the company and they should know what they need to do.

Area Covered In The Webinar

The National Labor Relations Act and the NLRB

It's Not Just About Unions

Why Your Employees Can Talk About Their Paychecks

Why Your Social Media Policy Matters

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Babies and More

Who Is Eligible?

Who Is a Family Member? 

What Is Intermittent FMLA? 

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

What a Reasonable Accommodation Means

How the Interactive Process Works

Ways You Can Support Your Disabled Employees 

Title VII of the Civil Rights Code

Just Who Is in a Protected Class?

How to Make Your Environment Inclusive 

Addressing Discrimination Before It Becomes a Problem 

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 

Why 40 Is the Magic Age

"Code Words" That Indicate You're Looking for Young Candidates

FLSA-Why This 86 Year Old Law Still Trips People Up

Exempt vs. Non-exempt

When You Have to Pay Overtime

Who Will Benefit?

  • People Managers (Especially New People Managers) 
  • Team Leaders
  • Payroll
  • HR Managers
  • HR Business Partners
  • HR Assistants
  • Recruiters 
  • Managers
  • Business Owners
  • HR Consultants

About the speaker

Suzanne Lucas

Years of Experience: 20+ years

Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left the corporate world to advise people and companies on how to have the best Human Resources departments possible.