2-Minute Trainer

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Employees with Disabilities

Sep. 21, 2015

You’re probably already aware that the ADA prohibits employment discrimination based on disability. You may also know that employers have...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Mental Health in the Workplace

Jun. 8, 2015

From anxiety to depression, PTSD to bi-polar disorder, mental health illnesses are not an uncommon problem for workers or for...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: The FIRR Method©: Confrontation Techniques for the Conflict-Avoidant

Apr. 29, 2015

It’s perfectly human to shy away from giving constructive feedback. Instead of approaching conflict head-on, many of our members resort...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Your Social Media Policy (and Why You Need It)

Apr. 24, 2015

Do you really need a social media policy? Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter used to be an outpost...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Can I Call it a Layoff?

Apr. 23, 2015

I've been having an on-going issue with an employee. I've suspected for quite some time (about 5 years) that this...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Employee Travel and Seminar Wages

Apr. 22, 2015

When you HAVE to pay for employee's time in training: Employers must pay for all hours employees' butts are in...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Why You Need An Employee Handbook

Apr. 20, 2015

If you’ve found this page, at one point or another you may have asked yourself “Do I need an employee...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Retaliation, The Ever-Broadening Trap

Apr. 17, 2015

In an employment setting, retaliation means “getting back” at an employee for making trouble. More specifically, it means taking action...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Bad Apple Employee

Apr. 5, 2015

Here are some strategies for addressing their behavior that also empower you to let bad apple employees go if and...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Your Practice and the NLRB

Apr. 4, 2015

Employees must represent the Employer in the community ‘in a positive and professional manner’ at all times.

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: At-Will Employment

Apr. 1, 2015

Did you know that employment is governed by “at-will” laws in 49 out of 50 states? (Montana is the exception:...