Note:

This class is currently full. If you would like to be added to a wait list, please contact Gail Patterson at 360-816-1450 or gail@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

Supervisors and managers, and those employees who will be transitioning to a supervisor or manager role in the near future.

Course Overview:

This is the fourth in a series of four sessions leading to a Certificate in Leadership Skills from NWPPA.

This course is for personnel who wish to obtain an overview and basic working knowledge of employment and labor laws that affect their business. On Day 1, attendees will cover basic federal laws, issues that commonly arise under these laws and the significant areas giving rise to litigation in the employment process: hiring, evaluations, discipline, harassment, accommodation, attendance and discharge. The purpose of Day 2, Building a More Effective Workplace, is to provide participants with a clear understanding of the importance of employee evaluations and the process to follow in preparing for and conducting appraisals.

Course Objectives:

• Identify various risks and legal responsibilities associated with violence in the workplace.
• Identify the important elements associated with harassment in the workplace.
• Understand the concept of reductions in force.
• Recognize the impact of employing non-U.S. citizens.
• Identify various risks and legal responsibilities impacting employees in supervisory capacities.
• Learn how to better manage discussion difficulties that arise during evaluations.
• Keep the evaluation focused and on track.
• Learn the importance of establishing performance goals for employees.
• Set and conduct follow-up discussions.
• Learn about proper record keeping.

Course Instructor:

Cindy Beresh-Bryant, Continuum Education + Training

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the first day, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

Hilton Garden Inn
425 SW Bluff Drive  
Bend, Oregon  97702
541-617-6111

Room rate: $155 Run of House

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than March 25, 2018, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with Northwest Public Power Association when booking your reservation.

Course Fees:

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.

Continuing Hours:

This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.