Two upcoming seminars in Bend will help local businesses navigate wage and hour laws and employee management practices so that organizations can comply with state and federal law. New supervisors and supervisors looking for an update on changing employment laws are encouraged to attend.
Each year, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) fields more than 20,000 calls from employers seeking guidance on regulatory issues. The seminars will feature subject matter experts ready to answer questions and provide insight on topics of frequent interest to employers large and small.
“We want to be a resource for Central Oregon businesses and organizations,” said Oregon Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian. “Experts from our technical assistance program will answer people’s questions and provide important tools for employers so that they can concentrate on growing their operations.”
Attendance at the seminars will be limited, so employers are strongly encouraged to pre-register with the contacts listed below. Both seminars are pre-approved for HRCI credits.
Seminar 1: Employment Supervision: Two Day Training
This seminar will include an overview of at-will employment and its exceptions, wage and hour laws, civil rights protections, leave laws such as OFLA and FMLA, documenting performance issues and hiring and termination.
Where: Shilo Inn, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend
When: March 3-4 (9am-4pm)
RSVP: 971-673-0824 or register online
Registration: $260 per person, two to five people $245 each, six or more $235 each
Seminar 2: Wage and Hour Laws: What You Need to Know
This intensive full-day seminar will focus on federal and state wage and hour laws that affect Oregon employers, including meal and rest periods, timekeeping, overtime, independent contractors, payroll issues and penalties.
Where: Shilo Inn, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend
When: April 9 (9am-4pm)
RSVP: 971-673-0824 or register online
Registration: $180 per person, two to five people $165 each, six or more $155 each
“We expect strong demand for these seminars, so if you are an employer seeking information to help your business and organization, please sign up soon to secure your attendance,” said Technical Assistance Program Manager Jennifer Germundson. “We want Oregon employers to be successful so that they can support local jobs and communities.”
Both sessions are ideal for human resources personnel, business owners, managers, and front line supervisors. HR Certification Institute credits are available for each seminar.
For more information about BOLI’s efforts to support Oregon employers and protect Oregon’s workforce, visit www.oregon.gov/BOLI
