FMLA COMPLIANCE UPDATE & MANAGING · Nate Read, J.D., Mitchell Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

Human Resource Management Association of Arkansas

HRperspectives

JUNE 2018 Volume X 6

Celebrating 10

Years

THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018

PROGRAM FEES:

Members: $22

Guests: $25

Students: $15

AGENDA:

11:15 - Registration

11:30 - Lunch

11:45 - Speaker

1:00 - Adjourn

LOCATION:

Next Level Events

Union Train

Station

Genesis Room 3

1400 West

Markham

Little Rock, AR

IF YOU MAKE A

RESERVATION

AND DO NOT

CANCEL 24 HOURS

IN ADVANCE, YOU

WILL BE BILLED.

This program has been approved for up to 1 General Business recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

RSVP by Noon on

Wednesday,

JUNE 6

Emil:

[email protected]

or call 372-0929

FMLA COMPLIANCE UPDATE & MANAGING

ABUSE

Nate Read, J.D., Mitchell Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.

This interactive session will delve into solutions and responses

to issues often encountered by people who administer

FMLA. We will discuss the areas where the employer can take

action in reducing abuse. Whether you are new to FMLA or even

if you have been administering it for many years, this session

will help you have a more thorough understanding of the

employer’s rights when abuse is suspected.

You will learn to:

Handle situations in which the FMLA certification is not returned, incomplete or late

Deal with the complexities of intermittent leave law and the areas in which you have

options

Conduct an investigation to determine if FMLA abuse has occurred

Conduct a self-audit of your FMLA process

Be aware of recent court cases and decisions in FMLA

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.

Thank you to our sponsor:

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Nate Read, J.D, represents employers in all areas of employment counseling and employment litigation. Mr.

Read has specific experience assisting small and medium sized businesses in developing and implementing

employment policies and procedures. He regularly provides advice to businesses and executives with respect to the

drafting and enforcement of employment, confidentiality, restrictive covenant and severance agreements. He also

advises clients on hiring, training, discipline and termination issues, particularly in connection with employment

discrimination statues, the American Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act. He has a J.D. from Temple

University, Beasley School of Law, a M.A. from The George Washington University and a B.A. from Lyon College.

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Alicia Wilkins, SPHR, SHRM – SP Human Resource Manager

TY Garments USA

8909 Fourche Dam Pike

Little Rock, AR 72206

(501) 313-5513

[email protected]

Practitioner

Christine Worth, sHRBP Director of Human Resources

CARTI

P. O. Box 55050


(501) 296-3409

[email protected]

Practitioner

Ramona Reynolds HR Specialist

ArCom Systems, Inc.

3124 Cypress Street

North Little Rock, AR 72116

(501) 404 6246

rreynolds0989att.net

Practitioner

Dexter Lee

Human Capital & Evaluation Officer

Pine Bluff School District

512 S. Pine St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

(870) 543-4200

[email protected]

Practitioner

Marian Macha-Brown

Assistant Controller

Celerit Corp.

216 Atkins Rd


(501) 823-3448

[email protected]

Practitioner

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Mary Deville Coordinator, Online Learning Center

Criminal Justice Institute

26 Corporate Hill Drive


(501) 570-8076

[email protected]

Practitioner

HRMA is proud to partner with

HRMA COMMUNITY

HrmaHrmaHrma member of the month

Heady Nezhadpour 1 Medigap Corporation

Tell us a little about

yourself.

My childhood dream came

true when I came to the

United States in 1967 to

attend college. I am a

1972 graduate of

University of

the Ozarks,

Clarksville,

Arkansas, with a degree in Business

Administration and minor in

Accounting. I entered insurance

and financial services in 1972, and

later in 1979, I became an

American citizen. I am the founder

the President of Arkansas LTC

Agency, Inc. (ARLTC) and 1 MediGap

Corporation.

How many years have you worked as an HR

professional?

Although my focus in not on Human Resources, I

have a bona fide interest in this field. My agency

offers Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage

and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) for those

employees who are approaching retirement age or

currently are over age 65 and still working. I enjoy

helping people prepare for retirement and living a

good, long, happy life.

In your opinion, what is the most

challenging aspect of your job?

Customizing a suitable plan to meet

the needs and budget of individuals

is like putting a puzzle together. I

enjoy the challenge of this.

How has being a member of

HRMA helped you in your

career?

Being a member of this wonderful

organization has enabled me to see

what HR professionals do. It helps me

learn how to best help them.

“ I enjoy helping

people prepare

for retirement

and living a

good, long, happy life.”

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CERTIFIED MEMBERS

HRMA encourages HR certification. It is a career-long commitment. It shows your peers, your employees and

your organization that you have mastered the core HR principles and that you are committed to your

profession.

Amanda Stanisor, PHR

Margaret Thames, PHR, SHRM-CP

Annette Wise, PHR

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HR

Gale Beaty, SPHR, SHRM - SCP

Lynn Luther, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Odell Nickelberry, SPHR, SHRM-SP

Judy Pile, Ed.D, SPHR

Clarice Rogers SPHR SHRM-SCP

Janie Warner, SHRM-SCP

Alicia Wilkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Christine Worth, sHRBP

PROFESSIONAL IN HR

Bobbi Britton, PHR

Tina Scott Durham, PHR

Erika Hadley, PHR, SHRM-CP

Cheryl Harris, SHRM-CP

Belinda Horton, PHR, SHRM-CP

Monic Isom, PHR, SHRM CP

Karen Light, PHR, SHRM-CP

Nancy Martinsen, PHR

Carla Price, PHR

Rita Price, PHR, CPC

Jessica Rowan, PHR

Andrea Rabeneck, PHR, SHRM-SCP

Cheryl Schwab, PHR

RELATED

CERTIFICATIONS Becky Parkerson, CPLP

Brianna Cook, J.D.

4 JUNE 2018 HRperspectives

Submitted by

Jenny Holt Teeter, J.D.

C O M M I T T E E S

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Chair: Nancy Martinsen, PHR

Jenny Holt Teeter, JD

MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA

VP Marketing:/Social Media, Amanda Stanisor, PHR

Melanie Ridlon


MEMBERSHIP

VP Membership: Olivia Wilkerson

Mary Rose Musil

Natalee Nuckols

Rebekah Parks

Brittany Rankin

Holly Sellers

COLLEGE RELATIONS

SUB-COMMITTEE

Chair: Karen Leonard, Ph.D

Becky Parkerson, CPLP

PROGRAMS

VP Programs: Karen Leonard, Ph.D

Belinda Horton, PHR



DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SEMINAR COMMITTEE

Chair: Odell Nickelberry, SPHR, SHRM-SP

Yolanda Carmen

Broderick Daniels

Karen Leonard, Ph.D


Heady Nezhadpour


Brenda Winston

OSCAR SUBCOMMITTEE

Co-Chairs: Belinda Horton, PHR, SHRM-CP


Broderick Daniels



WORKFORCE READINESS Chair: Becky Parkerson, CPL

Yolanda Carman

Belinda Horton, PHR


Heather Savage

Annette Wise, PHR

Christine Worth, sHRBP

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SUBCOMMITTEE

Chair: Karen Light, PHR, SHRM - CP


Rita Price, PHR


Melanie Ridlon

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ADVISORY BOARD

Mo Amani, Performance FoodService

Shane Broadway, Arkansas State University

Christopher Clark, Lockheed Martin

Bryan Day, Little Rock Port Authority

Senator Joyce Elliott, Arkansas General Assembly

Barbara Jones, Ph.D, South Arkansas Community College

Karen Leonard, Ph.D, University of Arkansas Little Rock

Brian Marsh, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas

W.J. Monagle, Little Rock Workforce Development Board

If you are interested in serving on any of these committees or would like more information, please contact the

HRMA office at (501) 372-0929.


JULY

SUMMER VACATION NO MEETING

AUGUST 2

EMPLOYMENT RETENTION &

FLEXIBLE RETIREMENT

John Hendon, PhD, University of Arkansas Little Rock

This program has been approved for up to 1 General Business recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification

through the HR Certification Institute. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the

program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit

SEPTEMBER 6 ON BOARDING Becky Parkerson, CPLP, PTi Learning & Performance

This program has been approved for up to 1 General Business recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR

recertification through the HR Certification Institute. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the

quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR

Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

OCTOBER 4 THE LEADERSHIP OF DISCIPLINE Janie Warner, SHRM-SCP, Regions Insurance

This program has been approved for up to 1 General Business recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification

through the HR Certification Institute. The use of this seal is not an

endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be

pre-approved for recertification credit

OCTOBER 25

FINDING COMMON GROUND:

NOVEMBER 1 EFFECTIVENESS OF EAP PROGRAMS TBA

DECEMBER 6 HR FAMILY FEUD TBA

Is a Proud Member of

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HR E SSENTIALS Material will aid HR Assistants and other who benefit

from fundamental skills and knowledge will be

presented. This offers mentoring opportunities that are

critical to employee development.

Each module is pre-certified by HRCI for 3

hours of credit.

DURATION: 9:00 a.mm to Noon

3-hour weekday sessions

FEE: $125 for HRMA members for the entire

series

$65 per module.

Fee for non-members is $200 for the session or

$75 per module.

Substitutions may be made for those enrolled in

the series.

Substitutes who are HRMA members - no charge.

- Non-HRMA member substitutes for HRMA member

registrants - $25 per session

CHANGE OF LOCATION: UA Little Rock

College of Business, Room 365

Reynolds Business Building

2801 S. University Avenue


2018 HR ESSENTIALS SERIES

September 20

DOCUMENTATION, EVALUATION & DISCIPLINE Amanda Stanisor, PHR, Land O’Frost

Broderick Daniels, Arkansas Democrat Gazette

October 18 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Heather Savage, Arkansas Federal Credit Union


HOW TO CONDUCT EFFECTIVE

INVESTIGATIONS

Brianna Cook, J.D.

Gill Ragon Owen

When it comes to resolving

workplace investigations, how

you respond to issues ranging

from discrimination and sexual

harassment claims to technology

abuse and theft can be the

difference between a quick

resolution and an expensive

lawsuit.

Legal red tape and the pressure to resolve issues

quickly can make the process stressful, complicated

and intimidating. Yet your credibility and your

organization’s success depend on your ability to

conduct effective, legally sound investigations.

During this interactive session, you will have a firm

grasp of the critical dos and don’ts of handling

complaints. You’ll know how to avoid common

mistakes that can trip you up and cost you time and

money. Learn strategy for planning, conducting,

documenting and finalizing every stage of the

investigation.

YOU WILL LEARN: Determining when an investigation is necessary

Federal laws requiring an investigation

Privacy issues in workplace investigations

How to conduct a legally compliant

investigation

How to finalize the investigation so there’s a

clear resolution and no loose ends

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Human Resource Management

Association o f Arkansas, Inc.

121 Ridgeway Dr. - Little Rock, AR 72205

Tel: (501) 372-0929 - Fax: (501) 244-2333

[email protected] - www.hrmaar.org

Name: Title: Employer: Preferred Mailing Address: Business Phone: Email: Certification(s): ______ PHR ______ SPHR ______ GPHR ______ aPHR ______ SHRM-CP ______ SHRM-SCP

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (CHECK ONE)

PRACTITIONER: $ 80

Individuals who are primarily responsible for executing or assisting with one or more human resource management functions for employees of the Practitioner’s employer. Membership is non-transferable. Practitioner members have the right to vote, and they may hold office in HRMA if certified by HRCI.

ASSOCIATE: $125

Individuals who are compensated, or whose employer is compensated, to provide expertise, commodities or personnel which support human resource functions for companies other than their own. Companies of Associate members may purchase a maximum of 4 memberships for their employees. Each membership must be assigned to a specific employee, but other employees of that company may attend HRMA functions in their place at the member price. Assigned employees may be replaced by new assignees up to once per membership per year. Associate members may not vote or hold office in HRMA.

NOTE: Any individual who holds a financial interest in, or serves on the governing body of a company which provides expertise, commodities or personnel which support human resource functions of other companies shall be classified as an HRMA Associate member.

STUDENT: $ 45

Individuals enrolled in HR disciplines or related fields who do not meet the criteria of other categories. A copy of a valid Student ID or transcript verifying your current status as a student is required. Student members may not vote or hold office in HRMA.

PRE-PAID MEALS: $ ________

The Pre-Paid meal fee Includes lunches at monthly membership meetings at $22 for all remaining months in calendar year 2018, excluding July and April. Prepaid meals are non-refundable and can only be used by the person holding the membership.

Referred by:

2018 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MAIL COMPLETED FORM, CURRENT RESUME, AND CHECK TO HRMA, 121 Ridgeway Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205 OR TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, COMPLETE ALL ITEMS BELOW AND FAX FORM WITH RESUME TO (501) 244-2333

Credit Card Number : Name on Card: Amount Authorized: V-CODE (required): Expiration Date: Card Billing Address: Type of Card: VISA ____ MasterCard ____ AMEX ____ Street or PO: City, State, Zip: Signature:

If you join HRMA during the last quarter of the year, your dues will carry through 2019.

HRMA Tax ID: 26-3176729 HRMA Ark. State Vendor ID # 100168088

PLEASE INCLUDE A CURRENT RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT Your dues payment may be deductible as an ordinary business expense but not as a charitable contribution.

2018 HRMA EXECUTIVE BOARD of DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Karen Light, PHR, SHRM-CP

LRWRA

(501) 688-1487

[email protected]

VICE - PRESIDENT

MEMBERSHIP

Olivia Wilkerson

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates

& Woodyard

(501) 370-4208

[email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT- MARKETING &

SOCIAL MEDIA


Land O’ Frost

(501) 207-6313

[email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


(501) 372-0929

[email protected]

VICE - PRESIDENT

WORKFORCE READINESS


PTI Learning & Performance

501-551-8150

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT - PROGRAMS

Karen Leonard, Ph.D

UA Little Rock

(501) 569-8852

[email protected]

CONTACT US

With questions, comments and

concerns:

HRMA Office: (501) 372-0929

Be sure to us on

VICE PRESIDENT - MEMBERSHIP

Natalie Nuckols

Salmon Companies

(501) 255-0697

[email protected]

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