Webinars

Date: December 14, 2023 – live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Natasha J. Baker/Olivia B. Perry Best for: Higher education administrators, HR professionals, senior leaders, and compensation and payroll administrators. Learning Outcomes: Increase knowledge around the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), specifically as it applies to classification of faculty (including adjunct faculty), coaches, and student-employees. Examine issues of compensatory time in higher education and how to know whether your institution is eligible to provide it in lieu of overtime. Gain insight into current or pending issues defining who is an employee at an institution with focus on graduate students and student athletes. What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. This training will take a close look at wage and hour issues in higher education. With a wide variety of employee types and responsibilities, this training will explore classifications under the FLSA for faculty, coaches, and student employees. Further, attendees in this session will gain insight into alternative forms of compensation, such as compensatory time, room & board, and course credit, as well as ongoing issues around defining who even is an employee at an institution. Sign up now, […]

Date: December 7, 2023 – live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Natasha J. Baker/Olivia B. Perry Best for: Higher education professionals in supervisory roles, human resources, Title IX, Compliance, and others that may receive or respond to reports of sexual harassment. Learning Outcomes: Understand the current landscape of sexual harassment within higher education, including definitions, Title IX, Title VII, and other relevant legislation, and legal requirements for responding to reports of sexual harassment. Learn strategies for responding to reports of sexual harassment using a trauma-informed approach, and ensuring the process is fair, impartial, and supportive. Analyze scenarios that reflect unique issues reflected by reports of sexual harassment from faculty, staff, and students, and gain practical tips for implementing your policies and practice. What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. This training will explore issues surrounding the response to sexual harassment in higher education. Attendees will gain insights on the scale and scope of sexual harassment within higher education, actionable tips on how to implement a process for responding to reports of sexual harassment, and how to develop a supportive and impartial process. Sign up now, spaces are […]

Date: November 30, 2023 – live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Natasha J. Baker/Olivia B. Perry Best for: Managers and supervisors in higher education, human resources professionals, anyone involved in assessing or providing for reasonable accommodations in a higher education setting. Learning Outcomes: Develop an understanding of how to evaluate requests for accommodations, including the job description to determine essential functions and the scope of reasonable accommodations. How to navigate concurrent performance issues occurring alongside requests for accommodations Strategies on creating an effective process for implementing accommodations, including a supervisor’s role in the process. What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. This training will examine complex situations involving requests for reasonable accommodations and the interactive process. Further, this training will help define the role different individuals and departments should have in implementing your policies and procedures for accommodation requests. Sign up now, spaces are limited. Length: 1.5 hour(s) Location: Zoom Cost: $350.00 per attendee. No refunds or cancellations. Groups of 5 or more from a single organization receive a 20% discount off each registration. Please email trainings@novuslawfirm.com to register your group or if you have any questions. […]