This webinar will address LGBT employees in your workplace, the unique situations you may encounter, and how to prevent discrimination and create an inclusive environment. * This program has been approved for one (HR (General)) recertification credit hour toward a …
Accurate documentation of all employment actions is a necessity, beginning with initial employment through termination or retirement. This webinar will cover how to create documentation that will mitigate your employment liability exposure. * This program has been approved for one …
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This webinar will help you understand where your liability is when employees engage in relationships that extend beyond a work relationship. We will discuss policies to protect you. * This program has been approved for one (HR (General)) recertification credit …
This webinar will help you successfully adjust to the changing expectations of your boss, peers and subordinates as you transition into the position of a supervisor. We will discuss the most common pitfalls involved in this type of transition. * …
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This webinar will cover some specific areas where a supervisor may have exposure for personal liability within interactions with employees and employee rights.
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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Courtesy FirstNet Learning Pay a ransom or no? Even though the question seems dramatic and ripped from the script of a 70’s spy movie, according to Joseph Bonavolonta, assistant special agent for the Cyber & Counterintelligence Program for the FBI, you …
It’s been a great year to be a member of VML Insurance Programs! In our 35th year as Virginia’s local government specialists, these were the highlights! Awards: In 2015, VMLIP was recognized three times! Association of Governmental Risk Pools (AGRiP) …
A new overhauled VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) Online University has just launched!! The VMLIP Online University is a FREE training resource for VMLIP members. Courses are available in the areas of health, safety, and human resources and are designed to …
Read More › “Just launched: Updated VMLIP Online University”
On any given evening you might find Lisa Schenk either on the road or at the gym. Lisa, senior member services account representative with VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP), covers the southwest region of the state for the pool – a …
It’s been a great year to be a member of VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP)! VMLIP continues to be the first, largest and strongest group self-insurance pool in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As your partners in risk management, we are ending …
For many members, the first voice they will hear upon calling VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is that of Jannie Butler. As first report processor and switchboard operator, Jannie makes it a point to go above and beyond to meet member …
Every day we make thousands of decisions. As government employees, the decisions made may seem simple – but in fact they may pose an ethical dilemma. A keen understanding of ethical principles, ongoing training, and a code of ethics are …
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Last November VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) launched a contest to promote the VMLIP Online University and it’s terrific course offerings! Any member who completed a class with a score of 80 percent or better between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 …
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Recently VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) released a survey asking members what things they feel VMLIP does well, and what things could be improved upon. Results from the survey were encouraging, and this article will serve as OUR response to our …
Effective interviewing is the cornerstone of successful recruitment, and developing effective interview questions is crucial to that process. The goal of the interview is to gain verification of the applicant’s background and work history, and find evidence that the applicant …
Congratulations to all of the winners of 2013 risk management awards! Each year VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) presents these awards to members with a proactive risk management attitude and commitment, excellent loss experience and reporting time, or a significant improvement …
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Hazard communication, respiratory protection, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout – these are some of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top ten violations from 2011 – 2012. Are your employees trained in these areas? Is the training up-to-date? …
An employee handbook/personnel policy manual is an important communication tool between you and your employees. A well-written handbook sets forth your expectations for your employees, and describes what they can expect from your entity. It also should describe your legal …
Read More › “The New Year is a great time to make sure your personnel policy manual is up-to-date”
In recording working time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), infrequent and insignificant periods of time beyond the scheduled working hours, which cannot as a practical matter be precisely recorded for payroll purposes, may be disregarded. The courts have …
From the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued an updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, …
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The 2012 VML Insurance Programs Annual Meeting was held Friday, May 18 at The Place at Innsbrook. This year’s meeting was one of the largest ever with nearly 140 members registering to attend. Presenter Velma Johnson with Alliant discussed cyber …
On their own, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Workers’ Compensation laws can be complicated. But when they interact, even the most seasoned human resources (HR) professional can find it a challenge. Recently, HRHero …
Read More › “VMLIP hosts summit on the interactions of FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation”
Today approximately 26 VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) members will attend a free online webinar entitled Writing Job Descriptions. Not only will they learn how to: define the purpose of job descriptions; identify the key elements of an effective job description; …
For VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) member entities with human resources departments big, small, or nonexistent, VMLIP provides human resource (HR) services free of charge for those with public official’s liability coverage. HR services are provided by Director of Human Resources …