Start Date: 10/22/2026 9:00 AM CDT
End Date: 12/31/2027 10:30 AM CST
Venue Name: Webinar
Location:
WI United States
Organization Name:
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association
Contact:
HR Webinar Series 1-1/2 Skill Builder credits per cooperative to attend all 4 webinars (webinars will be recorded in case you are unable to attend a session)
Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process & Remote Work (October 22, 2026 | 9–10:30 a.m.)
Instructed by Storm Larson
The disability accommodation process can feel daunting, but it is manageable with the correct know-how. This presentation will give attendees an overview of the disability accommodation process and explain how remote work fits into that equation. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding when their obligations to initiate interactive process are triggered and how to avoid common missteps in the process.
Addressing Substance Abuse by Employees (January 12, 2027 | 9–10:30 a.m.) Instructed by Brian Goodman
This webinar will help administrators address employee substance abuse issues with compassion and legal compliance. Employees who need a CDL to perform their job duties face unique challenges under federal law. Administrators must also consider state and federal requirements, including disability discrimination and leave laws. Finally, the webinar will address compliance with collective bargaining agreements when navigating these sensitive situations.
Legal Issues in Recruitment and Hiring (July 15, 2027 | 9–10 a.m.) Instructed by Emmerson Mirus
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how employers recruit, screen, and hire employees. This presentation explores how organizations can leverage AI tools to improve efficiency in the hiring process while minimizing legal and compliance risks. Attendees will learn about common uses of AI in recruitment and hiring, potential discrimination and bias concerns, confidentiality and data-governance issues, and practical strategies for implementing AI responsibly. Participants will gain actionable guidance for using AI effectively while reducing legal exposure.s.
Employee Handbooks: Updates & Best Practices (October 19, 2027 | 9–10 a.m.) Instructed by Storm Larson
Employee handbooks are a key ingredient in effectively administering workplace policies. They set expectations for how the business operates internally. Employment laws are always changing which means handbooks have to be reviewed regularly so they are compliant with the latest state of the law. This presentation will not only address best practices generally on handbook administration, but it will also address new laws and regulations that employers should be thinking about.
