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, …
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 some of the ethical challenges you may face.
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 of your entity. Our self-audit will allow you to …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will help you communicate and enforce your attendance policies to reduce absenteeism and lateness rates and deal effectively with employees who are abusing the system.
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will cover creating and updating job descriptions to define performance expectations, create job postings, and assist with ADA and FMLA compliance.
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual presentation will cover effectively managing the day-to-day performance of employees, addressing performance problems, and ultimately making the decision to terminate employment. Documentation needs will be addressed throughout.
To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual event will include a description of the course offerings, an overview of the content, a demonstration of the Vector Training platform, and how schools can use this platform to …
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To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. This virtual event will cover the basics you need to know to administer FMLA and provide basic information supervisors need.
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 …
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 …
Read More › “Is your risk management program stuck in a rut?”
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 …