Harassment Prevention and Workplace Investigations
4/26/2024
This virtual presentation will discuss harassment prevention techniques, various forms of harassment, and how to conduct workplace investigations.
Putting It All Together: WC, FMLA, ADA & COBRA
4/25/2024
When an employer is subject to the ADA, FMLA, and the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, they must consider the implications of each law, act, or regulation when making any personnel decisions as there are various ways in which these laws …
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HR Hot Topics Roundtable
3/11/2024
Join your fellow HR practitioners for a virtual discussion of current topics that keep you awake at night! Due to the nature of this event, seating will be limited, so register today!
2024 VRSA Annual Meeting
1/23/2024
The Annual Meeting returns in-person for the first time since 2019, bringing together members from across the Commonwealth to share information and ideas, and build connections. Topics this year include: The Value of Property Appraisals General FOIA Training for Public Bodies …
VRSA HR Services Overview
1/19/2024
This virtual presentation will highlight the HR consulting and services VRSA offers members with Public Officials Liability coverage.
Harassment Prevention
1/18/2024
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. In this virtual session, we will look at what constitutes harassment, sexual as well as other types. We will also discuss how to address complaints effectively and appropriately as well as …
Bully Free Workplace
10/18/2023
The term workplace bullying describes a wide range of behaviors, and this complexity makes addressing it difficult and often ineffective. In this virtual session, we will cover: Definition of workplace bullying; Forms of bullying behavior: Differences between bullying, illegal discrimination, …
Ethical Considerations for the Public Sector
10/18/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. March is Ethics Awareness Month! High ethical standards are especially important in the public sector as they are key to credibility. Join us for a virtual presentation as we look at …
Auditing Your HR Function
10/17/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. Start the year with an HR Self Audit! Charges of discrimination are the number one type of employment liability claim; therefore, ensuring a discrimination-free work environment is critical to the success …
Mind the Gap: Getting Covered for FY25
9/07/2023
Join us for this interactive virtual session as we walk through coverage parts and protections available to members. Cathie Moreland-Hasty, Director of Underwriting, and Marcus Hensel, Managing Director, will review commonly asked questions and areas of importance. They will incorporate …
Using the Fraud Triangle Theory to Combat Fraud in Your Organization
8/29/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. Fraud is a deliberate act that involves using deception to gain an advantage from a position of trust or authority. This virtual session will discuss the Fraud Triangle Theory as a …
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2023 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Staunton)
7/18/2023
The 2023 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely topics, including workers’ compensation updates; community threat assessment; how to handle third-party contracts; and dissecting an employment claim. Select the button below to view the full agenda. Registration begins …
2023 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Wytheville)
7/18/2023
The 2023 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely topics, including workers’ compensation updates; community threat assessment; how to handle third-party contracts; and dissecting an employment claim. Select the button below to view the full agenda. Registration begins …
2023 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Williamsburg)
7/18/2023
The 2023 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely topics, including workers’ compensation updates; community threat assessment; how to handle third-party contracts; and dissecting an employment claim. Select the button below to view the full agenda. Registration begins …
2023 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Fredericksburg)
7/18/2023
The 2023 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely topics, including workers’ compensation updates; community threat assessment; how to handle third-party contracts; and dissecting an employment claim. Select the button below to view the full agenda. Registration begins …
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VRSA Website Dashboard Overview
6/20/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual event will provide a walk-through of the member dashboards available on VRSA’s website with an overview of recent updates.
Virtual Roundtable: HR Hot Topics
6/13/2023
Come join other localities to discuss what HR topics keep you up at night, and share how you address those situations. During registration, you will have an opportunity to suggest topics or specific questions you would like the group to …
Diving Into the FMLA Weeds
6/13/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will help you master FMLA basics as well as understand some of the more complex situations.
Conducting Workplace Investigations
6/13/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. An employee complaint and your subsequent investigation are matters of great importance and urgency. The stakes are high, and you have to get it right. This virtual event will focus on the investigator’s …
FLSA & Child Labor Laws
3/27/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will help you understand the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees and ensure you are paying your non-exempt employees correctly. We will also discuss Child Labor Laws. There …
Recruiting & Hiring in Today’s Market
3/23/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will give you tools to conduct effective interviews. You will learn how to recognize legal and policy issues related to interviewing and hiring, identify styles and types of …
The Highs and Lows of Marijuana Legalization in Virginia
3/13/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. Another year has passed without any movement toward the retail sale of marijuana in Virginia. However, nothing has changed regarding legally possessing marijuana. This virtual presentation will discuss some of the challenges …
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VRSA 2023 Virtual Annual Meeting
3/10/2023
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. A vital part of a successful risk management system is establishing processes for identifying hazards before they cause accidents. The main purpose is to prevent incidents, including injuries, property damage, and …
Virginia’s Grievance Procedure
1/22/2020
Localities with 15 or more employees are required by VA Code section § 15.2-1506 to have a grievance procedure for employees that “affords an immediate and fair method for the resolution of disputes which may arise between the public employer …
Is your risk management program stuck in a rut?
1/30/2019
In the 1993 film Groundhog Day, weatherman Phil Conners – sent to cover Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction – finds himself stuck in a nearly infinite time loop, repeating the day over and over again. With Groundhog Day approaching this …
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