Even if your organization isn't currently facing a Reduction in Force (RIF), it never hurts
to have a plan in place that will survive legal scrutiny.
Now — by taking one smart, affordable step — you can arm yourself and your organization
with the facts you need to survive a layoff.
In just 90 minutes in the comfort of your own office, familiarize yourself with key RIF laws
and critical planning techniques by participating in the new HR Hero audio conference:
'RIFs: How to Avoid Legal Missteps While Conducting Layoffs'
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Central)
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Mountain)
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Pacific)
Presented by Dennis Merley, attorney
Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A.
Please Note: This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification
credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human
Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The credit can only be offered
to the person actually registering for the audio seminar.
For more information: www.hrci.org.
SPECIAL OFFER:
'RIFS: How to Avoid Legal Missteps While Conducting Layoffs' is just $197.
Or you can register for this live audio conference and 'Communicating Layoffs with Care:
How to Make RIFs Less Painful' for only $297.
AND we'll throw in the 90-minute CD recordings of both of these dynamic events
at no extra cost.
That's a $217 savings when you sign up for both conferences!
Take advantage of this special offer and register for both conferences by calling M. Lee
Smith Publishers LLC toll free (800) 274-6774.
PLEASE MENTION CONFERENCE CODE L489B WHEN CALLING.
Or click below to register or to purchase a CD if you are unable
to attend the live audio conference on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.
Register now: https://secure.mleesmith.com/hrhero/group_conference.cgi?RIF:L489B
Learn more: http://www.hrhero.com/audio/layoffs/?L489B
As the national economy endures ups and = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
downs, many employers are now faced with
cutting back their labor pool. Don't walk into a RIF underprepared. Learn the laws that come
into play during a layoff, the documentation needed to justify a reduction, and how to spot
the red flags that can land your organization in a legal quagmire.
Sign up today for this information-packed event,
'RIFS: How to Avoid Legal Missteps While Conducting Layoffs' and learn from
an attorney well-versed in employment law how to navigate the complicated issues
that arise during a Reduction in Force.
In just 90 minutes you — and as many supervisors as you like — will understand:
* Alternatives to mass layoffs
* Key laws and how they relate to RIFs
* How to set goals in implementing a reduction
* Selection criteria to avoid legal red flags
* The importance of familiarizing yourself with union and other employee contracts
* How to reduce the likelihood of age and other discrimination claims
* Issues related to buyout/severance agreements
* Proper timing and sequence of the RIF
* Problems encountered by the remaining workforce
* And much, much more!
About Your Audio Conference Speaker,
Attorney & Editor: Dennis Merley
After spending 24 years exclusively in the practice of employment law on employers' behalf,
Dennis Merley is highly qualified to conduct this information-packed program. Dennis is an
attorney with Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A., and practices in the firm's
Minneapolis office. He has garnered an excellent reputation in the area of employment law
as evidenced by his inclusion in the recent editions of “Best Lawyers in America” and
Chambers and Partners “Leading Lawyers for Business.” He is a highly regarded lecturer
on a wide variety of employment law topics and is frequently selected by his peers as
a mediator of employment-related disputes.
Maximize your training investment with this live audio conference.
Sign up today and enjoy:
* Fast, convenient learning without any out-of-office time lost
* No travel-related expenses or complications
* The perfect way to train as many staff members as you like - for just $197 (total) per listening site:
Now is also the perfect time to register for 'Communicating Layoffs with Care:
How to Make RIFs Less Painful.' This additional live audio conference is your chance
to develop a RIF communications plan for your employees and the public. Learn the techniques
that can mean the difference between unhappy employees and a smooth transition.
Coming Tuesday, November 14, 2006
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.(Eastern)
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Central)
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Mountain)
12 noon to 1:30 p.m. (Pacific)
Sign up today by calling M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC toll free (800) 274-6774