Unraveling the Complexities of Indian Preference
A Guide for Federal and Tribal Employers
Human Resources

February 24, 2009 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST

ONLINE

$95

Indian preference laws are a complicated maze of regulations and rules that apply to employment and contracting in Indian Country. If you are involved in hiring or contracting for a tribal enterprise, a tribal government or the federal government, an understanding of Indian preference and its implications is imperative. In this live, online program, Falmouth CEO Richard Phelps will take you through the history of Indian preference, explain the laws and help you understand how they will impact you on your job and in making hiring and contracting decisions. In this 60-minute session you will discuss the various court decisions relating to Indian preference and gain a complete understanding of the legal underpinnings and rationale supporting these laws. You will also learn the variances and implications of the preference laws that apply to tribal enterprises, the BIA, IHS and other federal agencies.

Topics that will be covered include:

• The legal and political history of Indian preference
• Where we stand today
• Hiring issues
• Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance
• Preference and federal agencies
• Promotion issues
• Preference in a Union Shop

More about online training.

If you’re new to online training, you'll be amazed at the interactive and engaging experience that awaits you. Upon your paid registration you'll receive a link to Elluminate™ — our online training vendor — so that you can configure your computer and make sure that you have what you need to be an active participant in our session. Elluminate™ will provide technical support if you have any problems. Elluminate™ is completely cross-platform and will work whether you have a Windows PC, Mac, Solaris or Linux workstation. It is optimized for low bandwidth, will work with all Internet connections and is designed to enable users with disabilities to fully participate.

Once you enter our online classroom, you’ll find all the tools you need to be fully involved in the online session. You’ll be able to ask or type questions to our instructor or moderators and will be able to show your approval or register confusion. You can participate confidentially in surveys, raise your hand, even write on the white board. Don’t miss out on this exciting cost-effective way to gain the knowledge that you need to handle the challenges of your job and move your organization forward.