Appreciating the Legalities of Your Supervisory Responsibilities: A Competency-Based Approach that Integrates Human Performance Management and Managing ... for Structured Learning Book 3508)

Winner - 2023 Global Book Awards: FINALIST / Education and ReferenceSupervisory responsibilities come with a variety of legal considerations and consequences.Laws and policies are created to protect people and organizations, not to punish them. That said, the prevention of costly lawsuits is paramount in today’s litigious business environment. As a supervisor, you will be in a better position to avoid the kinds of costly mistakes that supervisors and organizations sometimes make.Since supervisors are tasked with monitoring employees' performance and ensuring that they are abiding by the law, their duties come with a number of legal ramifications. Some of the most important legal factors pertaining to supervisory duties include protecting against discrimination and harassment, making sure that labor policies and regulations are followed, and that safety is paramount.It's also important to keep in mind that laws and regulations can vary depending on the jurisdiction and industry. If you are unsure or have any questions or concerns about appropriate actions related to your responsibilities, it's also your responsibility to consult with your legal counsel or HR professionals. Remember, ignorance of the law is not an excuse.After completing this workbook, you will be able to:Navigate the legal and organizational policy requirements of your supervisory role.Apply laws and policies to ensure employees are treated in a legal manner.Define the potential issues, risks, and liabilities of various employee-related issues.Address legal issues and situations when they arise in the normal course of a workday.Review laws and policies most frequently applicable to supervisors. 10 Key Concepts to MasterBe Aware of Laws Pertinent to Supervisors Know Your Role as a Supervisor Regarding Laws and Policies Promote a Proactive and Positive Work Environment Understand Laws and Policies and the Employee Life Cycle Adhere to Laws and Policies in the Hiring Process Address Bullying and Harassment Document Work Issues and Know Privacy Laws Be Mindful of Property and Casualty Liabilities and Risks Observe and Consider When to Act on Reasonable Suspicion Identify and Use Organizational Resources Structured Learning All our workbooks align with our research-based Competency Model. The model, which is rooted in work by the U.S. Department of Labor and others, gives you a framework for structured learning by helping you identify and develop specific competencies.Competencies are sets of skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that are observable and measurable. Our model has 35 competency dimensions associated with successful performance in leadership and professional roles. Competencies are clustered into five domains that may overlap.This Appreciating the Legalities Related to Your Supervisory Responsibilities workbook focuses on the competency areas of Human Performance Management, Managing Diversity, and Decisiveness. The content is primarily associated with the Supervisory/Management competency cluster or domain. For more information or visit: www.centrestar.comBest of all? You can take any course:Online at your own pace through Centrestar and earn CEUs or PDHs: www.centrestar.comSelect workbook materials through Amazon and conduct your own customized inhouse trainingArrange to have any or all sessions instructor led via remote platform for your organization by the Pennsylvania College of Technology: call: 570.327.4775 or email: workforce@pct.edu Read more