On January 9, 2025, a federal district court vacated a set of Title IX regulations and—at least for now—resolved the question of whether Title IX protects students from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. According to the ruling, it does not. In light of this, many school districts may have questions about Title IX training. APEI…
APEI is excited to once again partner with the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association (AMLJIA) for their annual Public Entity Risk Management Seminar (PERMS). The two-day seminar will focus on reducing workplace risk through topics such as cyber security, hiring practices, child abuse prevention, and liability trends. Participants will also visit the Anchorage Fire Training Academy for a live…
When it comes to discussing harassment in the workplace, employers tend to focus on sexual harassment. But there are many other types of harassment that pertain to other protected classes including race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex and sexual orientation/identity, pregnancy, and other factors. Maintaining a workplace where all employees feel safe and are free from harassment is essential…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The Form I-9 is used to collect and document information about an employee’s identity and employment authorization, and must be completed within three days of the employee’s hire and. When completing the I-9 form, the employee must present original documentation proving the employee’s identity…
As the 2022-2023 school year winds down, many school districts are making plans for their back-to-school staff training for the 2023-2024 school year. APEI recommends that all schools provide training to their staff each year on the topic of professional boundaries and child abuse prevention. APEI is able to assist our members in this effort and offers professional boundary training…
Being in a supervisory role can present many challenges, especially when it comes to employee performance management and navigating the many employment laws that managers need to be familiar with. Starting on June 8th, APEI Deputy Director Carleen Mitchell will present a series of trainings for managers on management best practices and key employment laws. Whether you are new to…
In many small organizations, the role of human resources manager has been delegated to a staff member whose primary responsibilities are in a different area and who may have little or no human resources training or expertise. Managing personnel obligations while understanding the nuances of the many state and federal employment laws can be challenging. To assist our members in…
The US Department of Labor (DOL) requires employers to display a specified list of employment law posters to help ensure that employees are informed of their rights under various state and federal employment and labor laws. These posters must be displayed in areas where they are conspicuous and can be clearly seen by employees, such as a break room or…
In 1997, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended by the introduction of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The PDA specifies that discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII. Women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other…
As we have shared with our members, brokers, and in our loss control materials, APEI will be providing a renewal discount on their liability premiums to our school district members whose staff participates in training related to professional boundaries or sexual abuse prevention. There are some upcoming opportunities for this training that we wanted to make sure you are aware…
This summer, the US Department of Labor revised the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms, resulting in some significant changes. If employers keep copies of the forms on file, they should visit the US DOL website and download new copies of the forms: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/forms. Employers may opt to use these forms, or they may create their own, using the…
Performance management is integral to getting the most from your employees, and performance evaluations are just a small part of that. Join us in this webinar as we discuss the key aspects of performance management and how to write a truly effective- and honest!- evaluation. The webinar will be at 11am on July 18th and will be led by APEI’s…
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment. All US employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire. Incomplete, incorrect or missing Forms I-9 can result in monetary penalties to your organization. Instructions for completing Form I-9 are available at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website.…
The Family and Medical Leave Act presents a variety of challenges for employers due to the complexity of the law. The US Department of Labor website has a variety of resources available to employers to provide guidance in navigating the law’s many requirements. The following is a list of some of the resources that APEI most commonly refers employers to.…
When conducting interviews with potential job candidates, it is important to know how to conduct lawful interviews and avoid questions that may be considered discriminatory. Laws that pertain to interview questions include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, religion, national origin, sex) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Immigration Reform…
Throughout the employment lifecycle, clear communication with employees is crucial for strong business operations and employer/employee relationships. This is the fourth of a series of articles that focus on four key periods of employment: Recruitment and Hiring, Orientation and Onboarding, Retention and Development, and Transition and Exit. I encourage employers to analyze their communication strategies for each key period and…
Throughout the employment lifecycle, clear communications with employees is crucial for strong business operations and employer/employee relationships. This is the second of a series of articles that focus on four key periods of employment: Recruitment and Hiring, Orientation and Onboarding, Retention and Development, and Transition and Exit. I encourage employers to analyze their communication strategies for each key period and…
Throughout the employment lifecycle, clear communications with employees is crucial for strong business operations and employer/employee relationships. This is the first of a series of articles that focus on four key periods of employment: Recruitment and Hiring, Orientation and Onboarding, Retention and Development, and Transition and Exit. I encourage employers to analyze their communication strategies for each key period and…
As a member of Alaska Public Entity Insurance, your organization has access to a wide range of benefits that can make your workplace safer and help save money. How many of these benefits is your organization using? Safety Grants: APEI members may receive safety grants to use for the purchase of safety equipment and training. Examples can include emergency and…
APEI is putting together a full day of Human Resources training on October 25th at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage.
