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2024 COURSE CATALOG HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEGAL TOPICS

This learning track focuses on the intricacies of human resources and legal matters within the context of the agricultural industry. It covers essential topics such as labor laws, workplace compliance, employment regulations, and legal requirements specific to agricultural businesses. Participants can gain valuable insights into managing a compliant and effective workforce.

Competency-Based Behavioral Interviewing: The DNA of your organization changes with each new hire. Learn how to strategically prepare for and administer meaningful interviews. In this course, you will explore how to apply key techniques to help you assess a job candidate’s competencies and make a more informed decision about who you hire. Learn how to avoid costly discrimination lawsuits and legal repercussions by administering consistent interview processes. Who Should Attend: Business owners, HR professionals, managers, and supervisors. Duration: 2 hours Guide to Federal and State Leave Law Mandates: This is a comprehensive resource program designed to equip individuals, human resources professionals, and businesses with the knowledge and understanding of the complex landscape of state and federal leave laws. This course provides up-to-date compliance guidance for several important leave laws, including FMLA, CFRA, and PDL. Staying informed when it comes to the rights and responsibilities associated with employee leave will take the guesswork out of staying compliant. Stop wondering if you are making the right leave decisions and start managing employee leaves with confidence. Who Should Attend: Business owners, HR professionals, managers, and supervisors. Duration: 2 hours Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Course for Supervisory Employees: Learn what the law says about acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior by examining the different forms of harassment, abusive conduct, and discrimination. Equip yourself with new approaches to help individuals know how to make the right decisions and act if they experience or witness sexual harassment or other misconduct–from the obvious to the subtle. Help your organization avoid costly harassment complaints that can damage your company’s reputation, recruitment, and retention efforts, as well as its bottom line. Earn 2 SHRM re-certification credits upon attending. (This 2-hour course complies with state-mandated training requirements under Cal. Govt. Code Section 12950.1.) Who Should Attend: Managers and individuals who direct and influence the work of other employees. Duration: 2 hours Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Course for Non-Supervisory Employees: During this course, you will learn state law requirements regarding discrimination, harassment, and abusive conduct with a fresh approach. This course focuses on what matters most: knowing what to do if you experience or witness sexual harassment or other misconduct without fear of retaliation. This one-hour course is essential for developing awareness of acceptable and unacceptable workplace behavior. Learn how to recognize and respond to situations that can lead to sexual harassment or other misconduct – from the obvious to the subtle. Explore the most effective ways to foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Earn 1 SHRM re-certification credit upon attending. (This one-hour course complies with state-mandated training requirements under Cal. Govt. Code Section 12950.1). Who Should Attend: All non-supervisory employees, seasonal employees, temporary staff, and farm labor contractors. Duration: 1 hour

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