Join us for an essential training session created specifically for business owners and HR professionals in small businesses or organizations with 20 or fewer employees. Learn how to implement effective workplace policies, handle employee issues legally, and protect your business or organization from costly litigation.

The session will include the following topics:

  • 9 AM to Noon:
    • Preventing discrimination claims: best practices
    • Effective documentation strategies of legal protection
    • Managing employee performance issues and mental health concerns
  • 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
    • Properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors
    • Managing and understanding employee break and leave laws
    • Terminating employees and preparing for unemployment claims

Digital Badge:

  • Each student will earn a digital credential upon conclusion of the series, whether that be for one part or the entire series

Professional Credits:

  • Earn 6 SHRM Professional Development Credits for the entire series, or 3 for one part

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Dates: 

  • Nov. 12 
    • Deadline to register: Nov. 5
    • Online via Zoom

Times: 

  • Part 1:  9 am - 12:00 pm
  • Part 2:  12:30 - 3:30 pm
  • Both Part 1 & 2: 9 am - 3:30 pm

Cost:

  • Part 1 or Part 2:  $195.00
  • Both Part 1 & 2:  $350.00
  • Any registrations after the registration deadline incurs a $25 late registration fee

Cancellation Policy:

  • Fees will be refunded (less a $25 service fee) only if cancellation is received by the registration deadline.
  • No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.

For questions please contact: 

Kassidi Andres,  320-308-5759

Instructor: Betsey Lund Ross

Betsey received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She received the CALI award for the highest grade in her Employment Law and Tax Law classes. She was also awarded First Place in the American Bar Association Regional Representation in Mediation Moot Court Competition.

During law school, Betsey was a litigation clerk for the League of Minnesota Cities in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from law school, Betsey worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Jodi L. Williamson in Olmsted County (Rochester, Minnesota). Prior to establishing Lund Ross, P.A., Betsey worked as an Associate Attorney for a local law firm and then established Lund Ross, P.A. in June 2014. In 2013, Betsey was selected as a "5 Under 40" by the St. Cloud Times for her civic involvement and innovation in the legal community.

Betsey practices in the areas of employment law (representing and consulting employers), business law, and estate planning. In the employment field, Betsey has represented and assisted employers withdiscrimination claims, breach of contract claims, Family Medical Leave Act disputes, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) disputes, wrongful termination claims, and independent contractor/employee classifications. Betsey also assists clients with the day to day questions and concerns human resource professionals and employers have when handling employee and applicant matters.

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