UTG16: Supervisors' Legal Primer
Date and Time: Friday, April 18, 2008 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Presenters: Tom Bagarella, Office of Human Resources
Kim Randall, Office of Equal Opportunity
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

ADA, FMLA, unlawful discrimination, hostile environment, employee at will, reasonable accommodation …. these are all terms that supervisors should know but often have little or no knowledge of. Supervising staff can be one of the most challenging aspects of a manager's job; having a strong working knowledge of the legal aspects of employment can be a great asset to any supervisor. Come join us for this full day program and learn the practical applications of the Americans with Disability Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, federal and state antidiscrimination laws, Union contracts, and the Boston University Personnel Policy Manual. Lunch will be provided.

What You Will Learn

• What is and what isn't unlawful discrimination or harassment in the workplace
• What a manager must do (and not do) if an employee makes a harassment or discrimination complaint
• The steps involved in investigating and resolving a discrimination or harassment complaint
• What the ADA is, and what it means for supervisors
• When you are obligated to provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability
• How to determine if an accommodation is reasonable
• What is contained in a union contract
• What qualifies as an FMLA leave
• Resources available to supervisors and staff in addressing these issues
• And more…
  

Who Should Attend

• Employees who are responsible for managing other staff
• Employees in positions grade 51 and 71 and above
• New supervisors
• Experienced supervisors who would like to update their knowledge
  

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