Hotel Reservations:
Holiday Inn Express2300 12th Street, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
1.505.842.5000
Program Faculty
NNAHRA’s THRP trainings are provided
by Drummond Woodsum attorneys and
consultants in collaboration with attorney Rick
McGee. Our team has frequently presented at
NNAHRA conferences and for individual tribes,
and advised many tribes across the country on
HR, labor and employment issues.
Contact:
Donna SwiderekDrummond Woodsum
1.800.727.1941
dswiderek@dwmlaw.com
Interested in Hosting a THRP training session in your region?
Contact Campbell Badger for more information:
800.727.1941 Ext. 514
sbadger@dwmlaw.com
The Tribal Human Resources Professional Certification Summit
November 7-10, 2016
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Albuquerque, NM
Topics include:
- Employment Discrimination
- FLSA: Wage and Hour Issues
- Unions and Concerted Activities
- Indian Preference Law
More Information
THRP certification participants will receive a three and a half day program covering all aspects of the law (and polices) governing labor and employment relations in Indian country.
The program will be broken down as follows:
Day 1: Monday, November 7, 2016 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tribal Employment and Understanding the Legal Landscape
- What is an Indian tribe?
- What is a tribal enterprise?
- History of employment law
- Tribal government authority in Indian country to regulate employment relations
- Sources of laws: What laws apply and who enforces them
- Tribal sovereignty: What it means and how it applies
Employment Discrimination
- Discrimination laws- Slope and nature laws and how they effect tribes: Title VII, ICRA, ADA, ADEA, tribal laws and policies
- How discrimination laws might apply: Hiring, promotions, transfers, evaluations, discipline, and job descriptions
Day 2: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Employees on Leave
- Employee leave laws- Slope and nature laws and how they effect tribes: ADA, FMLA, workers’ compensation, tribal laws and policies
- Who is eligible, how to analyze leave requests, and what is a reasonable accommodation
FLSA: Wage and Hour Issues
- Exempt and non-exempt employees
- Minimum wage
- Overtime work
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Traps for the unwary
Examination of Other Laws Effecting Tribal Employment
- OSHA, USERRA, I-9, HIPAA, and ACA
Indian Preference Law
- Purpose of law
- Scope of law
- Practical and procedural applications
Day 3: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Personnel Policies
- Why we need personnel policies, what personnel policies we need, and practical tips
Disciplining Employee Misconduct
- Due process, progressive disciplinary, investigations, and writing discipline letters
Employee Evaluations
- Establishing reasonable performance standards
- Role of job descriptions
- Notice of deficiencies
- Opportunity to improve
Unions and Concerted Activities
- National Labor Relations Act and unions
- Solicitation and distribution of materials
- Restrictions on social media
- What employers can and cannot do under the NLRA
Day 4: Thursday, November 10, 2016 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Role of Human Resources
- Making sure your voice is heard
- Dealing with intractable problems: Drugs and alcohol, attendance issues, and employee complaints and grievances
Examination for THRP Certification
- Multiple choice and short essay questions on all issues covered over the three-and-a-half-day training
THRP Certification
Participants will take an examination at the end of the program to test their knowledge of the materials. Participants who earn a passing grade will receive written notification that they are certified by NNAHRA as a Tribal Human Resource Professional.
NNAHRA Membership
Participants will recieve FREE NNAHRA membership for one year upon course completion.
