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FMLA - Key Actions to Stay in Compliance

FMLA - Key Actions to Stay in Compliance

Key actions discussed: Call your HR department whenever employees are out for 4 days or more, or whenever a potential FMLA issue arises. Make absolutely sure that your employees understand their rights and responsibilities under the law, by making sure they are in contact with HR. Always be fair and compassionate.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Compliance, Communication, Management, Professionalism

Follow-Up/Oral & Written Warning (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Follow-Up/Oral & Written Warning (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Progressive discipline - combined with the FOSA™ process - is a great way steer employees and direct reports back to what you (and the organization) expect from them. This video provides more details on the follow-up and written warning parts of the process.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

I Got This in the Mail...

I Got This in the Mail...

This vignette covers union mailers regarding an educational conference. There is set-up vignette (showing the actual conversation) and then a resolution vignette (showing how the manager works through the issue).

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Compliance, Management

I Need The Report Today (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

I Need The Report Today (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Communicating your expectations are paramount for the basis of employee improvement. FOSA™ gives you a process for working through performance issues.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

I Quit! (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

I Quit! (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Sometimes things just don't work out. You've used progressive discipline to help bring issues to the forefront. With FOSA™, you gave ample opportunities for improvement. It's up to the employee to make those changes stick.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

Incident Calendar – Max (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Incident Calendar – Max (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Recording performance issues is a key step in progressive discipline. In the FOSA™ process, managers and supervisors use the incident calendar to properly document performance/discipline steps.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

It Was in the Paper

It Was in the Paper

Off-hand comments about a newspaper or blog article, TV show or even current events can disrupt work and impact working relationships. But let's face it, there's no way we can keep people from talking about these things.


Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

It's Just a Card, Right?

It's Just a Card, Right?

This vignette covers union authorization card signing. There is set-up vignette (showing the actual conversation) and then a resolution vignette (showing how the manager works through the issue).

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Compliance, Management

It's the Only Way We'll Ever Get a Say

It's the Only Way We'll Ever Get a Say

Discussions with employees about unions and how workplace issues can be resolved with better communication.

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I’d Like to Fire Them Both! (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

I’d Like to Fire Them Both! (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

When it comes to less-than-desired workplace productivity, you need to have a plan and process for tackling the tough stuff. Using the FOSA™ process gives you the tools to effectively leverage progressive discipline in everyday workplace situations.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

Late Again? (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Late Again? (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Deep in performance issues? Here's an example of the need to implement progressive discipline. Using the FOSA™ process, managers and supervisors have the tools to effectively tackle key workplace issues.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

Legal Briefs™ Workplace Privacy: Managing Expectations of Privacy

Legal Briefs™ Workplace Privacy: Managing Expectations of Privacy

Managing employees' expectations of privacy in the workplace.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Compliance, Professionalism

Life's Not Fair

Life's Not Fair

Retaliating against an employee who reports a safety violation.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Retaliation / Reprisal, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Management, Professionalism

No Mistakes! (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

No Mistakes! (from FOSA™ Documenting Discipline)

Everybody makes mistakes. That's a true statement. But the expectation should be that we get all the work done and that it's 100% accurate. This video walks through setting accuracy/work expectations.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Employee Documentation, Successfully Leading Others, Problem Resolution

Recognizing & Stopping Harassment (from Legal Briefs™)

Recognizing & Stopping Harassment (from Legal Briefs™)

When it comes to preventing workplace harassment and discrimination, you need to recognize it... and quickly. This video outlines how to recognize and stop both.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Management, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Appropriate Action

Substance Abuse: Appropriate Action

Dealing appropriately with unprofessional behavior caused by substance abuse.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Detection

Substance Abuse: Detection

Using reasonable suspicion of substance abuse to raise the issue of drug use with someone.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Staying Focused on the Issue

Substance Abuse: Staying Focused on the Issue

The importance of staying focused on performance concerns when dealing with a potential situation involving substance abuse.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

Substance Abuse: Testing

Substance Abuse: Testing

The importance of communicating and enforcing employee drug testing policies is outlined in this short video.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Substance Abuse, Compliance, Employee Wellness, Management, Professionalism

The ADA: Tough Questions & Straight Answers - Program Conclusion

The ADA: Tough Questions & Straight Answers - Program Conclusion

The bottom line when it comes to the ADA is this... If you use common sense, treat individuals with disabilities fairly, and provide them with equal opportunities to prove they're capable of doing the job...You'll not only help keep yourself and your organization out of court... you'll probably find that they will turn out to be some of the very best, most highly motivated employees you've ever had.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Compliance, Management