Introductory Series (Part 1): Best Practices in Hiring

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Date: May 9, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR and Natasha Baker, Esq. Best for: Supervisors and managers new or in the first couple of years to the role. Learning Outcomes: Gain understanding to legal issues and considerations in a hiring process Review common challenges to the hiring process Learn best practices to implement and effective hiring 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 first training in Novus Law Firm’s Introductory Series appropriately gives attention to the beginning of the employee relationship. Best Practices in Hiring aims to provide attendees with a core understanding of the legal and practical considerations involved in hiring employees. The event will cover key topics such as legal issues related to hiring, common challenges in the hiring process, and best practices for implementing effective hiring processes. Attendees will learn about the importance of compliance with legal requirements, such as anti-discrimination laws, and will be provided with tools and resources to help them navigate the hiring process with confidence. By the end of the training, attendees will be able to recognize and address common issues within […]

$300.00

Introductory Series (Part 2): Performance Management

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Date: May 16, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR and Natasha Baker, Esq. Best for: Supervisors and managers new or in the first couple of years to the role. Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the importance of managing performance early and often Learn how to identify and address employee performance concerns How to provide constructive feedback to help employees improve their performance What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. The second training in our Introductory Series, Novus Law Firm is excited to present our Performance Management training, designed to help participants gain an understanding of the critical role performance management plays in organizational success. The training is focused on equipping participants with practical tools and resources that they can use to effectively manage employee performance. During the training, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of managing performance early and often. Attendees will learn how to identify and address employee performance concerns, and how to provide constructive feedback to help employees improve their performance. This training is highly practical, providing participants with tools and resources they can use to implement […]

$300.00

Preparing to Prepare for the New Title IX Regulations

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Date: May 17, 2023 Presenters: Heather G. Fuchs, Esq and Natasha Baker, Esq Best for: California Title IX Coordinators, Human Resources, and Student Affairs Professionals, and anyone else on campus who needs will be involved in the implementation of the new Title IX regulations Learning Outcomes: Understand what major components of the current Title IX requirements are expected to change based on the proposed regulations and how those changes will impact your institution’s compliance under California Education Code (Senate Bill 493). Identify practical and structural changes your institution can make, including how and where your current policy(ies) are disseminated, and learn best practices for implementing new policy(ies) once the new Title IX regulations are published. Evaluate how your institution will design its policy(ies) to ensure compliance with both the new Title IX regulations and California law under California Education Code (Senate Bill 493) and FEHA. Identify practical and actionable steps your institution can take now to make implementation of the final regulations more efficient and effective. What's Included: Attendees with participate in a live, interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance The new federal Title IX regulations are anticipated to be released in […]

$350.00

*Rescheduled* Understanding Protected Leaves of Absence

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Date: May 17, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR and Heather G. Fuchs, Esq. Best for: Anyone who is responsible for administering leaves and supporting employees. This could include managers, supervisors, Human Resources, and anyone else with a need to understand leave laws. Learning Outcomes: Gaining knowledge of protected leaves, such as FMLA, Military Leave, Jury Duty, and ADA. How and when to start the clock for leaves, and what it means to run concurrent or consecutive with other leaves. Understand what type of documentation is required or allowed by an employer. Gain familiarity with how federal leaves intersect with other processes. What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. Do you feel that navigating protected leaves of absence could be its own separate handbook? Guess what? So do we. Understanding and implementing protected leaves can be confusing and complex, but it is also incredibly important and impactful to employees. How many weeks are protected? Unpaid or paid? Concurrent or consecutive? Join us as we help you understand the various federally protected leaves and how they might intersect or overlap with other processes […]

$350.00

Introductory Series (Part 3): Basic Issues in Employee Separation

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Date: May 23, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR and Natasha Baker, Esq. Best for: Supervisors and managers new or in their first couple years to the role Learning Outcomes: Gain a foundational understanding of the legal requirements for employee separation Become familiar with the different types of employee separation Gain the ability to effectively manage the separation 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 focus on basic issues in employee separation and will be designed to provide new and early career supervisors with an understanding of the legal requirements and best practices involved in separating employees from their jobs. The training will have three key learning outcomes, including a foundational understanding of the legal requirements for employee separation, familiarity with the different types of employee separation, and the ability to effectively manage the separation process. The training will use practical examples, and actionable steps to equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure that employee separation is handled legally, professionally, and with sensitivity to the needs of the departing employee. By the end of […]

$300.00

Introductory Series (Part 4): Wage and Hour Basics

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Date: May 30, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR and Natasha Baker, Esq. Best for: Supervisors and managers new or in the first couple of years to the role Learning Outcomes: Learn to identify common wage and hour issues that can arise in the workplace Recognize determining characteristics of employee classification Gain practical tips and strategies for managing wage and hour issues in their department or team What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. The training on "Wage and Hour Basics" aims to educate new supervisors on the most important wage and hour laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. The training should help new supervisors identify common wage and hour issues that can arise in the workplace, such as classification, meal and rest periods, overtime pay, and understand how to address these issues in compliance with the law. Additionally, the training should equip supervisors with practical strategies for managing wage and hour issues in their department or team, including implementing policies and procedures that promote compliance, communicating effectively with employees about wage and hour issues, and responding appropriately to […]

$300.00

Labor Code Bootcamp for Higher Education

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Date: May 31, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Natasha Baker, Esq. and Jesse Andrews, PHR, Best for: Higher education administrators, Senior leaders, HR professionals, and anyone looking to stay up to date with the latest California labor laws. Learning Outcomes:  Gain a comprehensive understanding of the California labor code and how it applies to you and your institution. Understand the latest updates and changes to California labor laws, including recent legislative and regulatory changes that impact employers in the state Explore case studies and real-world scenarios to gain insights on proper employee classification and other employment issues that may arise. Develop the ability to identify potential risks and liabilities related to employment practices in California, and learn how to proactively mitigate those risks through effective policies and practices What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. Novus Law Firm is excited to offer a comprehensive 3.5 hour training on the California Labor Code for Higher Education. This training will cover many aspects of the California Labor Code, including wage and hour laws, employee classification, payroll requirements, and employee leave and time off laws. You will […]

$495.00

Introductory Series (Part 1): Best Practices in Hiring

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Date: June 6, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR Best for: Supervisors and managers new or in the first couple of years to the role. Learning Outcomes: Gain understanding to legal issues and considerations in a hiring process Review common challenges to the hiring process Learn best practices to implement and effective hiring 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 first training in Novus Law Firm’s Introductory Series appropriately gives attention to the beginning of the employee relationship. Best Practices in Hiring aims to provide attendees with a core understanding of the legal and practical considerations involved in hiring employees. The event will cover key topics such as legal issues related to hiring, common challenges in the hiring process, and best practices for implementing effective hiring processes. Attendees will learn about the importance of compliance with legal requirements, such as anti-discrimination laws, and will be provided with tools and resources to help them navigate the hiring process with confidence. By the end of the training, attendees will be able to recognize and address common issues within the hiring process and […]

$300.00

Best Practices in Workplace Investigations

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Date: June 7, 2023 – live, online (Zoom) Presenter(s): Jesse Andrews, PHR Best for: Managers, HR leaders, supervisors, compliance officers, and others involved in workplace investigations. Learning Outcomes: Understanding the importance of conducting workplace investigations and the impact of having clear policies and procedures. Become familiar with best practices for conducting workplace investigations, including effective interviewing, gathering evidence, and writing a report. Learn how to avoid common, and often costly, mistakes when conducting an investigation, including not maintaining confidentiality, procedural errors, and failing to follow legal requirements. What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. In this training, managers, HR leaders, compliance officers, and others involved in workplace investigations will go further in their learning and develop an in depth understanding of how to conduct a workplace investigation. Topics covered will include the importance of having clear policies and procedures, including a reporting process for complaints. Further, attendees will gain knowledge of how to structure an investigation, including the gathering of information, effective interviewing of involved parties and witnesses, tips for documenting the investigation and writing an investigation report. Attendees of this training will be presented […]

$350.00

Introductory Series (Part 2): Performance Management

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Date: June 13, 2023 - live, online (Zoom) Presenters: Jesse Andrews, PHR Best for: Supervisors and managers new or in the first couple of years to the role. Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the importance of managing performance early and often Learn how to identify and address employee performance concerns How to provide constructive feedback to help employees improve their performance What’s Included: Attendees will participate in the live interactive training, receive a copy of the training materials, and a certificate of attendance. The second training in our Introductory Series, Novus Law Firm is excited to present our Performance Management training, designed to help participants gain an understanding of the critical role performance management plays in organizational success. The training is focused on equipping participants with practical tools and resources that they can use to effectively manage employee performance. During the training, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of managing performance early and often. Attendees will learn how to identify and address employee performance concerns, and how to provide constructive feedback to help employees improve their performance. This training is highly practical, providing participants with tools and resources they can use to implement best practices in performance […]

$300.00