Top 3 Reasons Managers Should Take Workplace Compliance Training

Our clients often ask us – “Why should our managers take worklplace compliance training?” This is a very legitimate question. All training has associated tangible and intangible costs. The answers come down to mitigating risk, speed of execution, and performance.

A lot of people in HR or management think that it is a waste of time to teach managers the basics of corporate compliance, because HR or management will catch their mistakes before they happen. There are a few false premises to this argument.

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Compliance as Springboard for Management Legal Training

Recently, a leading network-attached storage systems company was experiencing rapid growth. With the passage of AB 1825, California mandatory harassment compliance training, they followed the spirit of this new law and used it as an opportunity to train all US based on key aspects of employment law.

A team of LSA Experts worked with the company’s Legal Counsel and Head of Training to customize and roll out the Managing Within the Law and Managing Ethically: Corporate Compliance Laws workshops. An Executive Overview of the training was first conducted for all executive staff, and an executive sponsorship program was put into place before manager roll out.

Within a six month period, 99% of all managers had completed the training. The program continues to be offered as part of their new manager training initiative, and is rated number one against all classroom training offered at company.

As a result:

• An average of 99% client satisfaction rating
• Managers gained a better understanding of how to manage legally
• Increased awareness of business ethics, corporate code of conduct and relevant laws
• Fostered an environment that promoted a respectful workplace
• Gained compliance with the mandatory California harassment training requirements (AB 1825)

To learn about your Compliance Training and Business Legal Training Options, please do not hesitate to request an LSA Expert contact you directly.

Workplace Compliance: Health Check Analysis

In 2008, a harassment case resulted in an $18 million verdict against a large California company.

Is Your Company at Legal Risk?

It is a fact that when the economy hits a downturn, employee lawsuits increase substantially (as much as 20% per the EEOC).

For companies in California with more than 50 employees, 2009 is a compliance-training year.

Why? In 2005, California's AB1825 became law.

This law requires all managers/supervisors to take a two-hour training program every two years to prevent illegal sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation. It also requires all new managers/supervisors to take this same training within six months of their hire or promotion date. (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 12940-12951).

Who knows? Taking 5 minutes to complete this confidential and complimentary AB1825 Compliance Health Check could save you $18 million.