Moving managers beyond compliance, Managing Within the Law is a foundational management training program that is a key component of every new manager’s learning curriculum. This instructor led program provides the fundamentals for all other management skills such as interviewing, leadership, coaching and performance management. It teaches managers to spot legal issues and partner with their internal experts to avoid lawsuits and create a respectful workplace for all. Highly rated by managers across industries nationwide, this illuminating, engaging, and fun program provides learning that stays and informs decisions for years to come. Taught by our expert attorney trainers since 1987, Managing Within the Law inspires managers to create strategies based on the law and company policy, while leading from their values.
"The instructor was extremely knowledgable of her subject, very confident with her material, and gave multiple real life examples. Very engaging. Really enjoyed the day today!! Thanks!"
Manager - VMware, Inc.
Who should attend: executives, managers, supervisors
Participants will learn:
- The Four Key Concepts of Employment Law
1. Be consistent
2. Have a legitimate business reason for decisions
3. Document: importance, electronic files, how to write it
4. Call the experts: your management, HR and legal team
- Rules for Preventing Wrongful Action
1. Treat employees fairly: good reason, progressive discipline, performance appraisals
2. Keep your promises: policies, handbooks, oral promises
3. Respect whistle-blowing
4. Handling Layoffs
- Preventing Discrimination: EEO/AA
1. The 14 protected characteristics
2. Stereotyping, glass ceilings, reasonable accommodation
3. Hiring: behavior-based interviewing, illegal questions, references policy
- Understanding Harassment
1. Recognizing harassment: four factors show hostile environment
2. Manager’s responsibility to prevent and respond to harassment and retaliation
3. The platinum rule for avoiding harassment
Length: One day
Format: This program is updated annually and includes your organization's policies and procedures, video
vignettes, small group discussion, case studies and extensive
Q & A. Our instructors are seasoned attorneys, experienced trainers, and skilled facilitators who use personal stories and appropriate humor to make these topics come alive!
"Many of our managers choose the Fair Measures instructor-led training even when they have quicker options because they get so much value out of the classroom experience. They love how the class covers a lot of legal specifics but also provides a strong focus on the basic principle of respect. Managers report that they feel more confident and better able to handle a variety of challenges after completing the class."
Lisa Dearborn, Director of Management Development - Hitachi Data Systems
Accreditation: Fair Measures, Inc. certifies that this program has been approved for 5.25 MCLE credit hours by the State Bar California.
To find out more about our national training programs or to book training for your organization,please call 800-458-2778, email training@fairmeasures.com or CLICK HERE.
