Novus Law Firm & FortneyScott's Webinar Using Lawful Race-Conscious Practices In Admissions, Employment, And Other Institutional Decision-Making Attendees will learn strategies and steps that their institutions can proactively take to address legal issues arising with increased diversity, equity, and inclusivity efforts.
Natasha Baker of Novus Law Firm, Inc. joins a panel of Title IX specialists for T9 Mastered’s Essentials training that covers the fundamentals of investigating campus sexual misconduct complaints involving students, faculty, and/or staff. The program includes modules on: Navigating the current Department of Education regulations, including VAWA Unconscious bias in Title IX investigations Understanding trauma and trauma-informed approaches Specific challenges of Title IX-related interviews, including gathering facts around consent and incapacitation Campus hearing processes and what to expect The program is grounded in a realistic case study that unfolds over the course of the two-day program. Participants draft allegations, observe mock witness interviews, review documents, and take part in a factual analysis discussion – all of which is tethered to campus policies. The curriculum is presented by skilled trainers who all have significant experience investigating and addressing Title IX complaints. The program will benefit investigators, Title IX coordinators, hearing officers, student advisors, campus leaders, administrators, and others who work in the Title IX arena. Continuing Education Certificates Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by T9 Mastered. In addition, participants can request MCLE certificates of attendance from the State Bar of California. The training is approved for […]
Natasha Baker of Novus Law Firm, Inc. joins a panel of Title IX specialists for T9 Mastered’s Essentials training that covers the fundamentals of investigating campus sexual misconduct complaints involving students, faculty, and/or staff. The program includes modules on: Navigating the current Department of Education regulations, including VAWA Unconscious bias in Title IX investigations Understanding trauma and trauma-informed approaches Specific challenges of Title IX-related interviews, including gathering facts around consent and incapacitation Campus hearing processes and what to expect The program is grounded in a realistic case study that unfolds over the course of the two-day program. Participants draft allegations, observe mock witness interviews, review documents, and take part in a factual analysis discussion – all of which is tethered to campus policies. The curriculum is presented by skilled trainers who all have significant experience investigating and addressing Title IX complaints. The program will benefit investigators, Title IX coordinators, hearing officers, student advisors, campus leaders, administrators, and others who work in the Title IX arena. Continuing Education Certificates Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by T9 Mastered. In addition, participants can request MCLE certificates of attendance from the State Bar of California. The training is approved for […]
Novus Law Firm is collaborating with Grand River Solutions on Friday, June 24, 2022 to deliver a live virtual session on CA SB 493. Natasha Baker will join Joseph Storch and Karen Nutter (Grand River Solutions). In 2021, California enacted SB 493, an expansion of California’s approach to addressing sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment at public and private postsecondary institutions in California. The legislation is, in part, a reaction to the requirements of the 2020 Title IX Final Rule and some parts of SB 493 impact cases also covered by the final rule; while also expanding institutional obligations to a broader set of cases. This training will provide participants with an overview of SB 493 including its obligations and requirements and how it intersects with the 2020 Title IX Final Rule and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]