More and more, employers are surprised by bizarre and unexpected conduct of their employees or outsiders. Not only do people say outrageous things, they are beginning to do outrageous things as well. These actions put the safety of others at risk. Employers miss signs that might prompt them to take action. This class, while only a beginning, takes a look at violence in the workplace and suggests some steps that we can take to minimize risk.

When an employee is using illegal substances that impact their job performance, employers must act—quickly. But this is not a time to make a mistake. Is an alcoholic covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act? How about a marijuana user? Can an employer be prosecuted if it fails to terminate a substance abuser who harms a third party while they are under the influence of an illegal substance? It would pay you to know all you can about this increasing problem.

The 6/23/2006 Wall Street Journal headline said it all: “High Court Draws Line on Bosses’ Retaliation.” What did the U.S. Supreme Court say? What constitutes illegal retaliation against an employee? How can you guard against the potentially catastrophic monetary damages that could result from making a mistake? Learn about retaliation here.

The Fair Labor Standards Act has been around for years. Yet employers in every state violate provisions of this law every year and pay dearly for their mistake. Learn what this law is all about and how it might change the way you think about some of your employees, their rates of pay and the hours that they work.

Someday, one of your employees is going to be sexually harassed by another one of your employees (or by one of your customers). Having a sexual harassment policy is your first line of risk management insurance…but what you do with the complaint will determine whether or not you reduce—or even eliminate—liability. Did you know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has gone on record with a statement that means you probably can’t safely investigate the complaint yourself? View this program and find out what to do…and, more importantly, what not to do before that sexual harassment complaint lands on your desk.

The Family and Medical Leave Act gives employees certain rights to take unpaid leaves when certain things happen to them or to members of their immediate family. Is your workplace covered under this law? Find out here!

There is more to hiring a qualified candidate to work at your business than simply saying, “You’re hired.” What about record keeping? What should you say to the people you don’t hire? Can you be sued if you make a mistake in hiring? Get up to date by watching this quick program.

Nobody likes to fire an employee—even one who has it coming. What can you do if you must fire someone to make the process go as smoothly as possible for both of you? You need a checklist. Find one right here.

The Family Medical Leave Act was enacted in 1993 and amended in January 2009. This program will focus on eligibility and military leave entitlements and “qualifying exigencies”. Watch this course to understand what qualifies a military member to FMLA leave.

Until recently, controlling workplace bullying was a thing to do for practical reasons, not legal reasons. However, laws are changing. Bullying is the same as and in some cases more detrimental than harassment. Are you a bully? Do you know a bully? Watch this course to find out how to help a bully.