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July 2020

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President's Message

Dear Northshore SHRM Members,

2021 Call for Board Nominations!

We're halfway through 2020--believe it or not! Andwith that milestone, we begin our search for newNSHRM Board members to fill positions for the 2021term. We're seeking candidates for

• President Elect

Without dedicated volunteer leaders, NSHRM wouldnot be able to continue to advance the humanresource profession and the capabilities of all humanresource professionals on the Northshore.

I would encourage you to consider becominginvolved and volunteering either on a committee or asa board member. Benefits of becoming a boardmember include:

• Making an impact and assisting in the developmentof your chapter and the HR profession• Being recognized as a leader in the field of humanresources• Developing and expanding your leadership skills• Earning Professional Development Credits (PDCs)towards SHRM recertification• Creating NSHRM programs, as well as the chanceto network with other talented Louisiana State HRvolunteers

If you or someone you know would be interested inserving on the NSHRM Board of Directors reach outto any current NSHRM board member for additional

information.

Yours in Service,

Cecilia “CeCe” Boudreaux SHRM-CP, PHR2020 NSHRM President

Legal Update

What’s Happening in HRBy Michael F. Weiner,NSHRM Legislative Director OSHA Issues New Covid-19 GuidanceOn June 17, 2020, OSHA issued new guidance entitled “Guidanceon Returning to Work”, which supplements in previous guidanceon preparing workplaces for Covid-19. The Guidance explains thatit is not a standard or regulation, but contains recommendations.

Of course, these recommendations should be taken seriously. OSHA recommendspractical considerations for operating business and while the circumstances surroundingthe virus are ever-changing, the guidelines are very useful and should be considered byyour company. Very helpful is OSHA’s FAQ section. The guidance can be found here:https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf

EEOC Updates its Covid-19 Guidance On June 17, 2020, the EEOC updated its information on What You Should Know AboutCovid-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, ad Other EEO Laws. This documentcontains a wealth of information for employers operating their businesses during thepandemic. For example, the EEOC agrees that an employer may choose to administerCOVID-19 testing to employees before they enter the workplace to determine if they havethe virus, but may not require an antibody test. The guidance can be found here: What-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws

Upcoming Events

SHRM Certification Preparation Class

Why SHRM Certification matters to Employers.Click HERE for the answer.

12 Classes Starting August 5, 2020Limited Seating!

Only 9 "socially distanced" onsite seats available

Wednesdays, 6 pm - 9 pm100 Mission Dr Ste 4

Slidell LA 70460(located off I-12, exit 80 toward Slidell Airport, office park on the left)

Register now to receive the "gate" code to enter/exit

Registration $1,000.00 reduced by $100.00 if registered by July 17th(includes SHRM prep materials, test registration is separate)

Any questions about the class please email Northshore SHRM atnorthshoreshrm@gmail.com or the facilitator directly, Gretchen McKinney

at Gretchen@incHRement.com or call 985-640-4320.

A look back at June's Professional Development Meetings

Thank you to our presenters, Louisiana SHRM, Dima Ghawi and our very ownCece Boudreaux representing NSHRM.

At the beginning of the month Louisiana SHRM hosted, Getting Comfortable HavingUncomfortable Conversations in the Workplace

Whitney Breaux moderated a LIVE panel discussion on how business leaders canparticipate, navigate and facilitate uncomfortable conversations in the workplace.

The purpose and goal of the discussion was to be a resource to business owners, leaders,managers and employees at all levels on how to have, what may be an uncomfortable andoften shied away from, conversation about race relations in the workplace.

Suggestions were given on how to start the conversations, talking points, various pointsof views, as well as takeaways that can be implemented in the workplace immediatelywith ongoing action steps.

We also saw in June, CityBusiness begin a weekly series of webinars to help NewOrleans-area businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Titled “Road to Recovery – Reopening Your Business” guiding businesses to create newpolicies and procedures, protect business from liability and everything in between. Ourvery own NSHRM President, Cece Boudreaux was joined by Jerry Bologna, president &CEO of JEDCO, to share steps businesses could take to successfully return.

So many programming options held in June. Time for a little summer break. This monthyou'll find a virtual happy hour in our HR Therapy to be held on June 16th andopportunity to grow professionally by gaining your HR credentials by registering for theSHRM CP/SCP Prep Classes.

Have Job Openings?

Northshore SHRM has opened up the jobboard to allow members and non membersubmissions. If you have openings pleasesubmit a pdf description as well as how tosubmit resumes/applications toNSHRM Email

JOB OPENINGS PAGE

Join Northshore SHRM!

(NEW MEMBERS $10.00 off with Code COVID)

Looking for individuals to support theNorthshore SHRM Mission.

NSHRM is looking for educational topics andconference speakers for our monthlymembership program meetings and ourmodified annual HR Forum. We encourage both members and non-member suggestions for topics and greatspeaker or presentation that you have

attended in the past. More Information - Click HERE

Your copy should address 3 key SOME NETWORKING FUN!

Until we can be together again theBoard of Directors has been testing itsown "happy hour". Well, sometimes itstwo hours of happy.

This networking social time will be heldon the 3rd Thursday of each month at5:00 pm. This month we will be onZOOM on July 16th.

Need a little face time with your HRColleagues?

Join us by clicking on this link July 16,2020 at 5:00 pm.

Additional Resources

NSHRM COVID19 Employer ResourcesThis site provides a page dedicated topublic resources, recorded webinars

For up-to-date health information,visit these websites:

Louisiana Dept. of Health

CDC - 1 pg. Resource

Ochsner Health System

Ochsner Health - Er Toolkit

St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Lakeview Regional - Care Navigator

Mental Health Resources

Tangipahoa COVID19 Resources

and templates for the HRcommunity. We will continue to addresources for you and we recommendfollowing us on one of our socialmedia pages for updates.

St. Tammany Safe OpeningWebsite Tools

White House Phased Opening

Louisiana "Phase 2" Order

Governor Edwards Task Force

EOC Guidance

SHRM Er Toolkit

SHRM Back to Work Checklist

LED Resources for ImpactedBusinesses

GNO, Inc Resource Page

St. Tammany COVID19 Resources

Washington Parish COVID19 Resources

COVID-19 Sample Letters and Policies - additional documents andcheck lists have been added to the NSHRM COVID19 ResourcePage

CAUTION - always remember to have legal review your documentationprior to implementation.

Essential Business Letter

CISA Essential Business Letter

Infectious Disease Control Policy

Notice of RIF

Notice of Layoff/Furlough

Notice of Workplace Exposure

Telecommuting

Essential Biz Exception to Shelter in Place

Customer Letter

Visitor Letter

Additional Resources are added to NSHRM.org as they become available.

Please reach out if you have any questions or suggestionsnorthshoreshrm@gmail.com.