In HRchat episode 420, we focus on employment law, ways to save time and effort researching regulatory changes, and resources for hot topics such as DEI.
I’m joined by Chris Ceplenski, Senior Content Manager, and Susan Brodeur, Director, Partnership Solutions at BLR.
Questions For Chris and Susan Include:
- Can you explain the traditional time investments and obstacles faced by HR teams when researching regulation changes?
- What are some of the key legal/compliance issues to consider when creating employee handbooks?
- Can you explain some of the difficulties in creating job descriptions from scratch? Why is it so important for organizations to have job descriptions that are both legally compliant and accurate?
- Beyond the job spec, can you walk us through some of the other key stages of the hiring process and issues HR teams must be aware of to ensure compliance?
- How, if at all, has the expansion of remote work complicated the hiring process?
- Do remote workers try to game the system? How can HR teams deal with it?
- Diversity has become a topic of growing importance in recent years and is a concept that has continued to evolve. “DEI” has become the common terminology in the workplace, and for employee training. What do you see as key components of DEIand how can employers address each through training and other employment practices?
- Can you explain some of the recent FMLA and sick leave changes?
- The recreational use of cannabis is now legalized in 18 states, the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. Another 13 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have decriminalized its use. What does the expansion of legalized marijuana mean for employer responsibilities?
About BLR
BLR is an information services and technology company with a mission to assist organizations in what matters and what works when driving a successful corporation. The company strives to simplify compliance and drive success with online and in-person solutions to help businesses unlock their full potential.
BLR’s platform, HR Hero®, provides need-to-know information in an easy-to-understand way, to empower the effectiveness of your HR team. With over 40 years of experience, BLR offers access to their employment law experts and customer support to offer help for complicated topics.
About Chris Ceplenski
Chris is Senior Content Manager at BLR and oversees the HR and EHS Content teams. He has managed several BLR products related to employment law and human resources including websites, newsletters, and manuals. He has authored hundreds of articles and produced dynamic content such as videos, infographics, slideshows and an award-winning HR podcast. He received his B.A. from Eastern Connecticut State University and an M.A. in English from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
About Susan Brodeur
Susan has worked with the smallest to the largest customers of BLR assisting them with their implementation and use of the BLR tools and content. She began her career as a paralegal and transitioned to HR consulting working for both boutique and national firms. She has B.S. Degree from Providence College.