Employment Law Basics for Libraries
09/17/2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Admission
- Free
Location
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Summary
Libraries pose some interesting challenges in the area of employment law, policies and practices. This session will review 5 common and current legal issues through the use of hypothetical library employment scenarios.
Description
One of the most challenging parts of a library director's job is personnel. Employment handbooks, ADA issues, COVID-19 & MiOSHA concerns, board roles, and, what exactly does "At Will" mean? This session will review 5 personnel scenarios common to libraries of all types and provide information and strategies for managing them in your workplace.
After attending, participants will be able to:
- Identify strategies for managing some common library personnel issues
- Describe responsibilities of Michigan employers under MiOSHA standards
- Define "At Will" and how it applies to public library employees
Instructor: Clare D. Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.