Related Events:
Leadership Skills: Challenging Communication, October 10-11, 2023
Leadership Skills: Understanding SLII Leadership Styles, November 8-9, 2023
Leadership Skills: Supervising Union Employees, December 6-7, 2023
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 one of three courses that qualifies for credit toward the Leadership Skills Series Certificate from NWPPA. For more information about this and other certificate programs, please see the NWPPA Certificate Program Brochure.
This course is for anyone who wishes to obtain an overview and basic working knowledge of employment and labor laws that affect their business.
On day one, you will review 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.
On day two, you will learn 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:
Jennifer Bouman-Steagall, Red Kite Employment Law
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on day one, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided on both days.
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.
Course Location:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Best Western (.5 miles from training location)
9420 NE Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(800) 528-1234
No rooms have been blocked for this meeting. Please call the hotel or go online to get the best available rate for sleeping rooms.
Heathman Lodge (1.2 miles from training location)
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
No rooms have been blocked for this meeting. Please call the hotel and mention NWPPA to receive our corporate rate.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 8/13/2023): $1,080
Utility Member Standard: $1,155
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 8/13/2023): $1,620
Associate Member Standard: $1,695
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 8/13/2023): $3,240
Non-Member Standard: $3,315
Cancellation Policies:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event, full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
If canceling because the attendee is showing COVID-19 symptoms any time before the event, a full refund will be issued; if leaving during the event for COVID-19 reasons, a prorated refund will be issued.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact Customer Service, via email, registration@nwppa.org, or call 360-816-1457.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.