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New CUNA eSchool tailors compliance training to the role of HR professionals

MADISON, WI (July 16, 2014) — CUNA announced today that registration is now open for HR Compliance eSchool, an all-new eight-session program tailored to keep human resources professionals up-to-date on workplace law and better able to minimize risk. The eSchool will take place between Sept. 3 and Oct. 29, 2014. Registration and individual session details are available at cuna.org/hrcompliance.

“Human resources professionals sometimes get caught in a difficult balancing act between advocating for the employee and protecting the credit union,” commented Marlo Foltz, VP of Blended Learning. “Over the course of eight Wednesdays this fall, we’ll make sure they have the regulatory updates and compliance know-how to successfully position their credit unions and stay one step ahead in their HR roles.”

By identifying and addressing common pitfalls that can put an organization at risk, attendees of CUNA HR Compliance eSchool will ensure they are staying compliant with the latest rules and regulations as they pertain to human resources. Each session, presented by human resources expert Joe Aitchison, will introduce readily-applicable tools, tips and resources for tackling the complexities of workplace compliance while allowing attendees to get expert advice on the issues that matter most to their credit unions.

CUNA HR Compliance eSchool session dates and topics:

·         September 3: C omplying with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and I-9

·         September 10:  HIPPA Privacy & Other Workplace Security Issues

·         September 17:  Social Media in the Workplace

·         September 24:  Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) / Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

·         October 1:  DOL & ERISA Audits

·         October 15:  EEOC Diversity and Affirmative Action Plans/ OFCCP

·         October 22:  Harassment, Discrimination and Workplace Violence

·         October 29:  Human Resource Audits – The Whats and the Whys

For more information on CUNA HR Compliance eSchool and to register, visit cuna.org/hrcompliance.

About CUNA: 

With its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) serves America’s credit unions, which are owned by nearly 100 million consumer members. Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives providing affordable financial services to people from all walks of life. For more information about CUNA, visit www.cuna.org or follow @CUNA on Twitter. For more information about credit unions, visit www.aSmarterChoice.org and follow @asmarterchoice on Twitter. Visit the CUNA Press Room for a full listing of media mentions, press releases and resources to stay informed on current events within the credit union industry.

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