ESC 7—KilgoreSupervisors need to understand the rules of the game and how to avoid the penalties for unknowingly placing the district at risk for employee grievances and lawsuits. This workshop will give supervisors a basic understanding of the major employee rights laws and how to prevent claims of discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment. Practical hands-on case studies and group discussions will show supervisors how to handle personnel situations appropriately.
Trim the Fat From Your Files—Managing Personnel Records Effectively
February 8, 2012
ESC 6—Huntsville
Do you know what documents should be kept and for how long? When does e-mail become a personnel record? This workshop will help you develop an effective plan to reduce the time, effort, and space required to manage both paper and electronic personnel records. Other topics include: identifying what documents you need to have and how long you should keep them; organizing and storing files; dealing with electronic records; protecting confidential records; ensuring accessibility, security, and integrity; and identifying and complying with legal recordkeeping requirements.
HR Legal Issues for Supervisors
February 16, 2012
ESC 12—Waco
Supervisors need to understand the rules of the game and how to avoid the penalties for unknowingly placing the district at risk for employee grievances and lawsuits. This workshop will give supervisors a basic understanding of the major employee rights laws and how to prevent claims of discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment. Practical hands-on case studies and group discussions will show supervisors how to handle personnel situations appropriately.
Wage and Hour Rules for Public Schools
February 17, 2012
ESC 20—San Antonio
The consequences for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be costly. Understanding the basic components of the FLSA can reduce the district’s risk for wage and hour complaints. The keys to success are making sure exemption tests are correctly applied, knowing how to identify compensable time, and ensuring that employees are compensated appropriately when overtime is worked. This workshop provides an overview of the key FLSA concepts and includes practical examples of how to calculate and compensate overtime correctly.
Time In-Time Out: Managing FLSA and FMLA
February 21, 2012
ESC 14—Abilene
The complexities of administering federal wage and leave rules are challenging. Tailored for central office administrators, this interactive workshop will provide practical suggestions to help clarify common misconceptions and resolve problems. Frequently asked questions on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Wage and Hour rules of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be addressed.
HR Legal Issues for Supervisors March 8, 2012
ESC 9—Wichita Falls
Supervisors need to understand the rules of the game and how to avoid the penalties for unknowingly placing the district at risk for employee grievances and lawsuits. This workshop will give supervisors a basic understanding of the major employee rights laws and how to prevent claims of discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment. Practical, hands-on case studies and group discussions will show supervisors how to handle personnel situations appropriately.
