New Training Series Helps Companies Minimize Legal Liabilities

Employment Law Series Covers Key Issues

December 19, 2001

West Des Moines, IA - More than ever, companies are vulnerable to huge judgments as a result of employee lawsuits. For example, U.S. corporations have had to ante up billions of dollars a year in legal settlements, lost production and operational expenses as a result of workplace violence, and that is just one corporate liability problem area. Other legal hazards are equally costly. Clearly - to protect themselves and their employees - organizations need to train managers about how to avoid legal liability in the workplace.

Seeing that need, VisionPoint Learning Resources has released a new series of video-based training programs titled The Legal Briefs Employment Law Series. The package of six programs provides managers with practical solutions to employment law challenges in straightforward, understandable language.

The courts have consistently recommended that all organizations train their managers about employment law issues on an annual basis. Companies that can prove that they have trained their employees can minimize their legal liability in the event of a lawsuit. Each program touches the key issues that could present legal liabilities to US companies in a specific field. The topics include Recruiting and Hiring, Harassment and Discrimination, The ADA, Discipline and Termination, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and Workplace Violence.

"We've designed these programs so they speak directly to managers," said VisionPoint's Vice President Paul Shay. "Instead of the usual mind numbing 'legal speak,' the programs present practical information that managers can use on the job now."

Each tape details the most common and even dangerous challenges that corporate managers face. The programs draw their content from real-world examples and actual court cases. Furthermore, participants learn several specific actions they can take immediately to avoid legal action against them and their employers.

Companies can purchase the programs individually or buy the entire series. Each module includes a 14-17 minute videotape, a facilitator guide, ten participant desk reference guides, Pre- and Post-Assessment tests, and a certification of training-everything needed for one hour of training. VisionPoint also includes a valuable tool with each tape that lists relevant websites, government agencies and other resources.

The Legal Briefs Employment Law Series may be previewed free or purchased online at www.vppi.com/title_legalseries.asp, by calling 800-300-8880 or by e-mailing the company at sales@vppi.com. Visitors to VisionPoint's website can also view a short preview of the Employment Law Series online.

About VisionPoint
VisionPoint (www.vppi.com) specializes in creating video and multimedia-based products that help organizations improve the performance of their workforce. With over 15 years of experience producing award-winning products for the performance improvement marketplace, VisionPoint routinely produces as many as 70 proprietary and custom titles per year and works with the top names and companies in the training field. VisionPoint may be reached at 800-300-8880 or 515-334-9292, by fax at 515-334-9009, writing to 9379 Swanson Blvd., Suite C, Clive, IA 50325-6919 or e-mail info@vppi.com.