Employee training is essential to an organization’s success. It was once thought of as an optional benefit, and was often the first area to go during cutbacks. However, employ training programs are more important now than ever before. There are many laws and rules that should be included in employee training so that everyone in the organization is aware of their expectations and what is or isn’t allowed in the workplace.

There are several areas that employers will need to include in training, such as:

Sexual Harassment

The Supreme Court has ruled that employers may be held liable for sexual harassment if they do not try to prevent and promptly correct harassing behavior in the workplace. Because of this, employers need to include every employee in this training, including those in the highest levels and newly hired employees. Sexual harassment training should not be a one-time event, but should be held at least annually.

Discrimination

There are many discrimination laws that employers will need to cover in the employee training. However, the key activities most vulnerable to charges of discrimination are hiring, promotion, performance review, dismissal, time off, compensation, and benefits.

Safety

Safety regulations are being enforced more now than ever before by the federal government. With new regulations being added frequently, companies will need to stay up-to-date on the safety regulations and alert staff to potential risks they may face in the workplace. OSHA has regulations affecting the operations of every type of industry.

These are some basic topics companies will need to cover in employee training to remain compliant and avoid problems. Some companies might feel the need to add more in-depth training topics that apply specifically to their company.

The team at InnovaCounsel is well-versed in employee training programs and what they need to cover. Businesses who need help creating a training program, or aren’t sure what applies to them should talk to InnovaCounsel.