The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law introduced in 1996 to simplify administrative processes surrounding healthcare and insurance and safeguard an individual’s Protected Health Information (PHI). Throughout this course, we detail the rules, regulations, and patient rights set forth by HIPAA, define which entities and individuals are subject to HIPAA regulations, discuss acceptable uses and disclosures of PHI, review HIPAA interactions with state laws, and provide an overview of the actions your organization can take to become HIPAA compliant.

This training course is intended to provide an overview of HIPAA rules and regulations to fulfill the general HIPAA training requirements for all workforce members of covered entities, including healthcare providers, health plans or medical insurance providers, and healthcare clearing houses. This course is just one step towards organizational compliance with HIPAA law and is not intended to provide the in-depth training required for HIPAA Privacy or HIPAA Security Officers within the organization.

Making sure your employees are correctly compensated isn’t just a best practice; it’s a legal requirement for employers who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act as well as other federal, state, and local legislation. In this course, we’ll focus on federal wage and hour requirements under the FLSA, including employee classification, hours worked, tipped employees, business expenses, wage deductions, recordkeeping, and more.

In this training course we aim to provide a general overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as an in depth look at the requirements of FMLA from the perspective of both employers and employees. Finally, we’ll offer guidance in some of the practical challenges of administering Family and Medical Leave under the FMLA.

Hiring and retaining great employees is essential for any business, but do you know what to do when an employee is having performance or behavioral problems? In this course, you’ll learn about a clear and proven method for handling employee discipline called Progressive Discipline. You’ll learn the 5-step process for progressive discipline, essential tools for documenting and communicating discipline, and some of the important legal concepts impacting the employment relationship.

In this course, we’ll help employers learn how to navigate the challenges and pitfalls of employee termination. We’ll discuss the differences between voluntary and involuntary termination, factors to consider when making a termination decision, and laws that impact employee separation. We’ll also go step-by-step through the process of preparing for a termination meeting, conducting the meeting, and communicating staff changes to the entire business team.

Employee recordkeeping is one of the most fundamental HR responsibilities. After taking this course, you’ll be able to identify which records your business needs to retain, know how to build personnel and confidential files for each employee, and develop security procedures to properly protect employee information, staying compliant with state and federal laws.