Meeting/Event Information
HR Basics: Employment Law Primer & Updates
Build a strong foundation in employment law with this comprehensive two-part workshop designed to simplify complex regulations and strengthen your HR practices. From wage and hour requirements to leave laws and workplace policies, you’ll gain practical knowledge you can apply right away.
Ideal for HR professionals, managers, small business owners, and anyone responsible for employee compliance, this session provides the tools and insights needed to navigate legal requirements with confidence, reduce organizational risk, and serves as a valuable refresher for all.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand key employment and labor laws and how they apply to everyday HR and recruitment practices
- Apply knowledge of employee leave laws, ADA, OSHA, and standard HR practices to minimize compliance risk
- Communicate mandated benefits clearly and effectively within their organization
- Stay current on recent and upcoming Hawai‘i and federal employment law updates
Course Details:
- Wednesday, May 6 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Friday, May 8 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- via Zoom
- Total PDC Credits: 3.0
Meet Your Speaker!
John L. Knorek, Director at Torkildson Katz, has represented businesses and management executives in all aspects of employment and wrongful discharge law since 1981. He has a keen focus on the unique laws and regulations that impact doing business in Hawaii.
For questions about this event, please email our Emerging Professionals Co-Chairs at [email protected].
Tickets
$40.00 Member Registration
$60.00 Guest Registration
SHRM Hawaii offers practical, high-quality programs designed to support HR professionals and Hawai‘i’s workplaces. Our events are thoughtfully planned by SHRM Hawaii committees and dedicated volunteers to deliver timely, relevant learning.
Event Policies
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Substitutions at the same registration level are welcome up to the day before the event.
Webinar Access, Recordings & Credits
Login details for virtual events are emailed prior to the program - please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive them. Webinar recordings are not guaranteed; when available and approved by the speaker, recordings and materials will be shared after the event. Most events offer SHRM and HRCI credits, with PDC details provided in the post-event survey. We encourage you to download or record your credit details right away to ensure accurate tracking for your recertification.
