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    Employment Practices Liability

    Christine R. Stevens, PHR GBA

    Director, Human Resources Services

    VML Insurance Programs

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    Content Disclaimer

    The information provided in this presentation is being provided by ahuman resource professional and not by an attorney licensed topractice law in Virginia, nor has it been reviewed by an attorney.

    While this presentation provides information on federal employmentlaw, it is not a substitute for legal advice. Therefore, prior to takingany type of employment action, it is strongly recommended that youcontact your local government attorney and/or an employmentattorney. It is the responsibility of each local government entity to

    keep current with changes in applicable rules and regulations.

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    Many Hats of HR

    Hiring

    Terminations

    Promotions Pay Issues

    ADA

    FMLA Harassment

    Job Descriptions

    PerformanceAppraisals

    Corrective Action

    Record Keeping

    Training Military Leave

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    HRImportance

    Employees = your mostimportant

    business ASSETS

    Employees = possibility ofemployment claims EXPENSES

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    Employment Claims

    6 Year span 2002-2008

    237/162 Claims $4.3 million total

    $26,565 average

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    $$$$$ Paid Out

    $601,478 13 claims

    $376,011 5 claims $290,178 1 of those five *

    $264,684 5 claims

    $123,754 3 claims

    $114,103 2 claims

    $193,196 1 claim

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    One Claimant in

    One Entity

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    One Claimant

    2002

    $290,178 Discrimination& Retaliation

    $11,038 - Retaliation

    2004

    $725 - Wrongful Termination $65,094 - Constructive Discharge

    $367,035 TOTAL!!

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    EEOC

    Every year, the EEOC secures hundredsof millions of dollars in relief for victims

    Of employment discrimination.

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    Common EEOC

    Charges Retaliation Charges

    ($290,178) Discrimination Charges

    Age, Race, Employment Practices

    Harassment Charges Sexual, Threatening

    Wrongful Termination

    Remember at will

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    EEOC for the

    Employee Filing a claim is easy!

    Complete Instructions

    Abundant Examples written for you!

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    EEOC

    But you can sayThe EEOC is my Friend!

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    EEOC

    My actions were legal andnon-discriminatory and I can

    prove it!

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    EEOC & the Employer

    Iron clad policies & procedures!

    Consistent application! Fair & Equitable treatment!

    Top Notch Documentation!

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    HR Basics - Handbook

    Employee Handbook of Policies

    HAVE A GOOD ONE!

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    HR Basics - Handbook

    At- Will Statement

    Time Off & Pay Policies Progressive Discipline

    Grievance Process

    Law Enforcement, Fire, EMT

    Signed Acknowledgment

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    HR Basics - Laws

    Employment Laws

    Title VII FMLA

    ADAChanges coming 2009

    FLSA Exempt vs non-Exempt

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    HR Basics - Training

    All Employees

    1. Sexual Harassment

    2. Workplace Diversity

    3. Workplace Violence Prevention

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    HR Basics - Training

    Supervisors/Managers

    Diversity

    Sexual Harassment

    FMLA

    Performance Feedback

    Interviewing & Hiring Skills

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    Solutions -HR Services

    Online University

    Employment Helpline

    HR Library of Materials

    Web Seminars

    Sample Policies/Procedures New Supervisor Training

    Consultations

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    Online University

    Economical

    GREEN

    Easy to Use

    Available 24/7

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    Online University

    Courses for Supervisors & GeneralEmployees

    Three courses for annual training (30minutes)

    Sexual Harassment

    Workplace Diversity Workplace Violence Prevention

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    Employer Helpline

    Toll-free Employer HELPLINE:CALL the Employment Attorneys from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday toll-free at 1-866-960-3600 or, just click the Ask aQuestion button and send your questions in via e-mail. Response time on all questions will be no later than the end of thenext business day.

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    Affirmative Action PlansAge Discrimination (ADEA)Background & Employment ScreeningBenefit Continuation (COBRA)CompensationDisability Claims & IssuesDiscriminationDrug TestingEmployee HandbooksEmployee TurnoverExempt/Non-Exempt Issues (Overtime)Facility ClosureFamily and Medical Leave laws (FMLA)Fraud/Theft/ShrinkageGender IssuesGeneral HarassmentHiring PracticesImmigration Laws and IssuesInterviewingLayoffsManagement & Employee Development

    Marital StatusMilitary Leave (USERRA)

    National Origin & Language Issues

    PayrollPerformance ManagementPersonnel Files (Content & Handling)Physical Appearance IssuesPre-Employment Behavioral & Skill TestingPregnancyPrivacy of Documentation (HIPAA Issues)Progressive Discipline SituationsRacial IssuesRecognition ProgramsRegulatory Compliance (State & Federal)Religious IssuesRetaliationSafety Procedures & PracticesSexual HarassmentSexual Preference & Orientation IssuesTermination & DischargeTrainingUnemployment CompensationUnion Relations General InquiriesWage/Hour (Federal) Fair Labor & Standards Act (FLSA)

    Wage/Hour (State)Workers CompensationWorkplace Violence

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    Employer Helpline

    452 Total Questions

    Age/ADE - 83 Gender - 52

    FMLA 49

    Discrimination - 33

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    HR Resources Library

    DVDs most under 30 minutes

    Individual & Group Training

    Tests and Handouts

    Books

    Most short in Length Variety of Topics

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    Web Seminars

    GREEN Meetings!

    Supervisors and Managers

    Convenient No Travel

    No Cost

    HRCI Approved for Credit

    Wide Variety of Topics

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    Web Seminars

    The Termination Process

    Progressive Discipline

    Performance Appraisals Hiring Legally

    Interviewing Skills

    Document, Document, Document Writing Job Descriptions

    Interactions of FMLA, ADA & W/C

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    Sample Materials

    Personnel Manual (Handbook)

    Policies & Procedures (over 40)

    Performance Appraisals & More

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    Sample Materials

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    New Supervisor Training

    Basic skills to mitigate liability

    Web Seminars Meet GREEN!

    Reference Materials provided

    In person for larger audiences

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    New Supervisor Training

    Employment Laws

    ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Sexual Harassment

    Time Management

    Documentation

    Performance Management Corrective Action & Terminations

    Interviewing & Hiring

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    HR Consultations

    Phone

    In Person

    Research

    Review

    HR Audit

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    Questions?

    Thank you!

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