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Employment 101


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor

Categories:
MN Business Management Credit |  MN Contractor Credit |  WI Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Bill Gschwind
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.



Description

This course provides an overview for builders of the complexities surrounding the laws, liabilities, and risk management of hiring, managing, and terminating employees. Students will gain an understanding of the legal framework along with tips to avoid legal ramifications.

Course Outline
  • Introduction
  • Employee Misclassification (MN/WI)
  • Basics Before Hiring
  • Interview Tips
  • Drug Testing (MN/WI)
  • New Hires (MN/WI)
  • Wages
  • Exempt vs Nonexempt
  • Benefits
  • Earned Safe and Sick Time (Minnesota)
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (MN/WI)
  • References

Learner Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • Be equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of employment hiring and classification
  • Learn how to manage risks effectively
  • Recognize how to ensure adherence to state and federal standards

Quiz Info

In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.


Credit Info

This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Business Management credit, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 

If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.


Access Info

Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.


Questions and Comments

Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.


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Principal Attorney

Minnesota Construction Law Services, PLLC


Bill started Minnesota Construction Law Services in 2012 focusing on residential construction and small business law providing legal and business services to residential contractors and other owner-operated businesses. He became a lawyer after more than 25 years in the business world to bring common sense and business principles to the implementation of legal services for the construction industry.