Employer Survival Best Practice

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Introduction: 

Employer SurvivalThe Single Best Employer Practice Sample from the Quick Start Employer Survival Series (8 minutes) Presented by Nona Halvorsen, SPHR www.HalvorsenHR.com

Disclaimer : 

Disclaimer This presentation is not intended as legal advice. I am not an attorney. A presentation such as this cannot fully and properly apply to your specific circumstances. These are good human resource practices that reduce legal exposure. © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Employers Are At Risk : 

Employers Are At Risk Making employment decisions about: Hiring Pay Performance Termination © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Denial: 

Doing this

You Could end up here : 

You Could end up here

OUR GOAL : 

OUR GOAL A quick easy strategy to avoid legal issues during Hiring Pay decisions Performance review – good and bad Termination – voluntary and involuntary © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Federal Laws : 

Federal Laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 1981, Civil Rights Act of 1966 Civil Rights Act of 1991 Equal Pay Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Older Workers Benefit Protection Act © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

More Federal Laws : 

More Federal Laws Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Act of 1994 Veteran’s Re-Employment Act of 1974 Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Acts of 1972 and 1974 Immigration Reform and Control Act © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Add on State Laws & Case Law : 

Add on State Laws & Case Law SB 5340 (effective July 21, 2007) – Expands the definition of disability under WLAD. SB5123 (effective July 21, 2007) – Protects from discrimination based on honorably discharged veteran and military status. Pregnancy Disability/Discrimination (WAC 162-30-020) Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), Chapter 49.60 CASE LAW Roberts v. Dudley, February 2000, State Supreme Court – Ruled that the state has established a clear public policy against discrimination even though an employer has less than eight employees. Sedlaceck v. Hillis, July 2000, State Court of Appeals Division I – Held that the reasoning from “Roberts v. Dudley” would apply equally to disability discrimination. © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Confused? : 

Confused?

Unlawful Considerations Summarized : 

Unlawful Considerations Summarized Federal Age (40+) Race Religion National Origin Sex Marital Status Medical Condition Military Status WA State Add Ons Exercising rights Sexual orientation, including gender identity Sensory, mental, physical disability Use of a service animal Pregnancy © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Simplified Criteria for Employment Decisions : 

Simplified Criteria for Employment Decisions Skills and ability to do the job Without stereotypes, prejudice or bias Business needs © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

Survival Strategy : 

Survival Strategy Develop employment processes that keep the focus on: Skills and abilities Business needs AND Consistent Objective © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

One-hour Workshop Series : 

One-hour Workshop Series Hiring Step-By-Step Strategic Plan Retention Job Descriptions Hiring Process Structured Interviews Performance Management Policies Pay Coaching Performance Review Performance Correction © Copyright 2006 -2008 All Rights Reserved Halvorsen Human Resources

For more on the presentation topic or another HR topic SIGNUP UP FOR A WEBINARby emailingNona@EmployerSurvival.com or visit my website atwww.HalvorsenHR.com : 

For more on the presentation topic or another HR topic SIGNUP UP FOR A WEBINARby emailingNona@EmployerSurvival.com or visit my website atwww.HalvorsenHR.com