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Workplace Human Resources Compliance Training

HR plays an essential and important role in educating managers and employees on company policies to ensure compliance with numerous laws and regulations.

Training and development can help employees understand the requirements and regulations they must adhere to, and encourage a learning culture within a company.  Ruder Ware’s employment attorneys are often engaged to perform onsite training sessions as part of a company’s proactive HR policy.  Topics have included:

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Discrimination
  • Workplace safety
  • Workplace violence
  • Pre-employment testing/background checks
  • HIPAA
  • Disability Accomodation/FMLA compliance
  • OSHA

To schedule your on-site training, contact Sara Ackermann

Founded in 1920, Ruder Ware provides business, employment, estate planning, and litigation services. A full-service law firm, over 45 attorneys provide clients with a one-stop approach to their legal needs. Ruder Ware, Business Attorneys for Business Success.

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