Human Resources Essentials is a four-session series covering the life cycle of employment—from interviewing and hiring to termination and unemployment. This series is designed for those who are new to human resources as well as seasoned HR professionals who want to keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date.
Keeping organizations in compliance is a necessary and constant challenge. This series will address that challenge by providing practical knowledge and best practices for handling the major areas of the employment life cycle.
Interviewing & Hiring – This module covers best practices for the hiring process to ensure the interview, selection, and offer of employment are done in compliance with relevant state and federal law.
I-9 Compliance – This module covers all that is required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), including verifying the identity and employment authorization through Form I-9. Attendees will learn best practices for completing the Form I-9 as well as common mistakes employers make in completing the Form I-9 and the consequences of failing to verify identity and employment authorization properly.
FMLA & ADA / Leaves of Absence – This module covers the various reasons for leave encountered during employment, including what protections exist for employees and employers, and how to handle leave in compliance with the law. This module will primarily focus on leave taken pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Other types of leave will also be discussed.
Unemployment Administration – This module covers how to administer unemployment to ensure a positive outcome. Attendees will learn the entire unemployment process—from the moment a former employee files a claim through an appeal to the Board of Review (and everything in between). This module will also address best practices for proper documentation to ensure employers can present the best case possible if and when a claim is filed.
At the end of the series, attendees will understand best practices for conducting each stage of the employment life cycle to ensure they remain in compliance.
Dates: Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Format: Webinar
Cost: $249 (members) / $349 (non-members)
