Instructor
Bobby D. Gist is executive assistant to the president for equal opportunity programs. He had more than 20 years of experience with the S.C. Human Affairs Commission before coming to USC.

How to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity in the Workplace

This workshop will focus on the history and impact of both federal and state employment laws. Managers and supervisors will learn how to begin to build a working environment free from discrimination. Participants will receive updates of important developments in legislation and precedent-setting court decisions.

This session will also define diversity as it relates to the work environment and its importance in the workplace, including issues of culture, sex, age, and disabilities. Topics will include:

• a historical overview of employment laws
• relevant laws affecting equal employment opportunity
• the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• managing diversity in the workforce from an EEO perspective.

Who Should Attend
All USC faculty and staff managers and supervisors.

Date and Times
February 18, 2009, 1:15–4:30 p.m.

Participants should arrive to sign-in at 1:15 p.m. Instruction will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Cost
There is no charge for this workshop.

Location and Parking
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

Campus parking is available with any faculty/staff decal in the lower lot behind the 1600 Hampton Street Annex. The entrance to the parking lot is between the 1600 Hampton Street tower and the WACH-57 building on Pickens Street.

Registration Instructions
Reservations are limited and made on a first-come basis.
Register online, or fax the PDF registration form to 803-777-8210 or mail it to Professional Development, 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

For more information contact Professional Development at 803-777-6578. Supervisory approval must be obtained before participating in training.

Additional training sessions are available on request by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at 803-777-3854.