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HR’s Guide to Surviving Employee Lawsuits: Defending Your Org 1 Credit

HR’s Guide to Surviving Employee Lawsuits: Defending Your Org 1 Credit

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    Personnel/Human Resources

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Learning Objective

  • Identify critical actions when notified of an employee lawsuit. 
  • Discuss why to preserve documentation, issue legal holds, and communicate with stakeholders. 
  • Collaborate with attorneys to build a strong defense and comply. 
  • Develop strategies to address employee concerns during litigation. 
  • Manage internal communications and prevent retaliation while maintaining morale.

Course Overview

Being sued by an employee can feel like a nightmare for any organization, but HR professionals are the first line of defense.  

This CPE course will walk you through a practical survival guide for handling employee lawsuits with confidence. From receiving notice to final resolution, HR must manage sensitive information, maintain morale, and collaborate with legal teams to protect the organization’s interests. Throughout this course, we’ll cover the steps to take immediately after receiving a lawsuit, such as preserving evidence, initiating legal holds, and keeping stakeholders informed. You’ll also discover how to manage workplace morale during a lawsuit and prevent further internal conflict. Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or new to the role, this course will equip you with the strategies needed to navigate legal challenges and protect your organization’s reputation. 

Major Topics: 

  • Legal Documentation Preservation Strategies 
  • Effective Defense Collaboration Techniques 
  • Managing Employee Communication During Litigation 
  • Retaliation Prevention and Morale Maintenance

Join this CPE Course, it equips HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to handle employee lawsuits calmly and competently, reducing disruption and legal exposure for their organization. 

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Personnel/Human Resources for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-6T2Q2) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 693954) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
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Personnel/Human Resources for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
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Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
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CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Personnel/Human Resources for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-6T2Q2) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 693954) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Attend and Earn CPE|CE|CPD credits by David Miklas Live Webinar

David Miklas

Advisor, Law Office of David Milkas, P.A.

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David Miklas is the managing attorney of the Law Office of David Miklas, P.A. For 20 years he has practiced all types of labor and employment law exclusively representing Florida employers, including both private employers, as well as Florida municipalities. He has co-authored a LexisNexis Expert Commentary in his field of work, and he is also the co-author of one of the country’s leading legal Treatise on Employment law in Florida. For seventeen years, he has been a contributing author for The Developing Labor Law book. Mr. Miklas a member of the Academy of Florida Management Attorneys, including its EEOC committee, has previously served on the Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section’s Wage and Hour Administration Liaison subcommittee. He has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers since 2009 and he is a frequent employment law presenter and is a nationally recognized speaker and an invited guest lecturer addressing employment law and human resource issues with over thirty universities. Mr. Miklas graduated from the University of Florida College of Law.

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