The times are not just changing, they are changing fast. Rarely does a month go by when laws regarding sexual orientation or gender identity are not being created or changed. Along with this legal landscape, and the rise in awareness regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, has come an attendant increase in legal issues presented in the workplace. Join this webinar to learn the basic legal issues that confront decision makers, partners and managers. Explore practical approaches and suggestions to create an environment in your firm designed to reduce discrimination claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Objectives:
Analyze how to avoid discrimination claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Determine your firm’s obligations under FMLA
Examine how to create a LGBTQ welcoming environment
CLM Credits: (Note that only the CLM credit available for this webinar is stated below. If a credit is not stated, it is not available for this program.)
CLMSM Recertification Credit: 1 hour in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR)
CLMSM App Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
This program has been approved for 1 (HR (General)) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
The Association of Legal Administrators is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program has been approved for 1 PDC.
How to request an HRCI and /or SHRM certificate:
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