Doing business in the United States: what you need to know about the US employment & human resources

Description

Join the informative session that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to successfully manage employment and HR in the U.S.

Who should attend?

The webinar aims at European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups (ready to scale internationally), beneficiaries or holders of seals of excellence of the European Innovation Council, European clusters and cluster managers, business advisers of the Enterprise Europe Network and other European business support organisations, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative.

Objectives

This webinar will provide valuable insights for companies looking to navigate the complexities of employment and human resources in the U.S. Participants will learn about the legal landscape, cultural nuances, and practical strategies for successful operations.

This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

Navigating the U.S. legal environment and employment regulations

  • An in-depth look at federal, state, and local laws governing employment practices
  • Key regulations impacting hiring, workplace rights, employee benefits, and labor relations
  • Understanding compliance requirements to avoid legal pitfalls and ensure fair employment practices

Compliance, hiring, and termination practices

  • Essential elements of employment contracts and hiring agreements, including best practices for drafting and negotiation
  • Navigating employee benefits and compensation structures while maintaining compliance with labor laws
  • Best practices for employee termination, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risks

Understanding U.S. working culture and common challenges for expansion

  • Insights into the American workplace culture, values, and expectations
  • Common obstacles faced by companies expanding to the U.S. and effective strategies to overcome them, ensuring successful integration

Embracing Global Markets Webinar Series

The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the 'Enterprise Europe Network', the world's largest business service provider.
 

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