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New Micro-Learning! You may have heard about the FMLA and you may be asking, “what are our managers responsible for when it comes to the FMLA?” This quick course takes a look at a manager's responsibilities when initially confronted with a leave situation - as well as informing employees of their rights and the policies within the organization.

New Micro-Learning! The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, was signed into law in 1993 with the intent of balancing the demands of the workplace with the needs of families. This course takes a look at the overall purpose of the FMLA and how it impacts you and your organization.

New Micro-Learning! When it comes to the FMLA, three of the biggest concerns managers have been known to deal with are reduced schedules, intermittent leave, and military leave. This quick course explores each of these topics and how they can affect you in the workplace.

New Micro-Learning! You may be very familiar with the FMLA, but do you know what to do to ensure that you and your employer stay in compliance with the FMLA? In this course you'll examine the key actions you should take to avoid lawsuits not only against your employer but you personally.

New Micro-Learning! As a manager, have you ever asked yourself “What is this reasonable accommodation thing? In this course, we’ll take a closer look at answering that question and what reasonable accommodation means to you in the workplace under the ADA.

New Micro-Learning! As a manager, have you ever asked yourself “Is there something special I should do, in terms of the ADA, to deal with this performance issue?” This course will take a closer look at performance issues with employees with disabilities.

New Micro-Learning! As a manager, have you ever asked yourself “How does the ADA affect me when in comes to hiring people?” Remember, essential function is generally defined, as one of the fundamental duties of the job related to the reason the job exists. In this course, we’ll take a closer look at essential function and how it affects you under the ADA.

New Micro-Learning! Some managers find it daunting when they need to address an employee’s poor performance on the job due drug or alcohol abuse. If you find yourself in this situation, just keep in mind that accusing someone is always the wrong way to go. Don’t try to diagnose—don’t moralize. In fact, don’t focus on drugs or alcohol at all. Only discuss performance and conduct.

New Micro-Learning! It’s important that you focus on what you need to do on an on-going basis to help ensure you're in compliance with the ADA. This course will take a closer look at the five actions you should know and take take in regards to the ADA.

New Micro-Learning! As a manager, have you ever asked yourself “If this person is qualified for the job, does that mean I automatically have to put him or her at the top of the list because they have a disability? This course takes a closer look at answering this question as well as other hiring practices under the ADA.

New Micro-Learning! Drug testing can be a valuable, and sometimes legally required, tool for hiring as well as maintaining a drug free workplace environment. Employees often wonder if such practices were really legal, especially when they get the results. What do you think?

New Micro-Learning! One of the challenges of dealing with a substances abuse situation, especially for the inexperienced, is staying focused on the issue. Emotions tend to run high and it can be easy to get sidetracked. In this course, you'll learn about the things you can do to ensure your meeting stays focused on the issue.

New Micro-Learning! Have you ever wondered what the appropriate action may be if you suspect an employee is having performance or conduct issues because of alcohol abuse?

New Micro-Learning! As managers, we have a responsibility to understand and communicate the organization’s policy on substance abuse or use in the workplace to employees. Let’s face it—the last thing any manager, supervisor or organization wants to deal with is a lawsuit regarding substance use or abuse in the workplace.

New Micro-Learning! We all know excellent leaders. We marvel at their skills. We trust them and willingly follow them. And, they lead our organizations and us to extraordinary success. So, what is it about them that’s so great?

New Micro-Learning! Title I of the ADA—as well as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which applies to federal employers and recipients of federal financial assistance—prohibit discrimination against the disabled in all employment practices. This module provides a quick overview of the ADA.

New MicroLearning! To demonstrate your commitment to the organization’s culture of integrity, you must consistently hold employees accountable for their actions. You should expect everyone in the workplace to have that same commitment to compliance.

New Micro-Learning! Retaliation in the workplace is a real issue. As a manager, it is your responsibility to know how to recognize, appropriately respond, and resolve potential retaliation issues. There are several signs of possible retaliation. Examples include micromanaging, unnecessary surveillance, arbitrarily enforcing policies or procedures, or other activities unrelated to employment.

New Micro-Learning! Retaliation is defined as any action that could dissuade a reasonable employee from making or supporting a charge of illegal, unethical or unsafe conduct.

New Micro-Learning! You may do a superb job of preparing for a meeting, running the meeting and even getting the best out of your team.