2022 Virtual Midwest Veterinary Conference
2022 Virtual Midwest Veterinary Conference
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451. Human Resources Law 101 for Owners and Managers
Human resources (HR) law compliance is daunting. However understanding the basics of HR laws allows an employer to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to its employees. This session will discuss HR law fundamentals, practical application of those fundamentals in the workplace, and best practices for auditing HR policies and procedures for legal compliance.
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452. Shape Up or Ship Out: Best Practices for Employee Discipline and Termination, Part I
Though sometimes necessary, disciplining and terminating employees is no fun. Getting sued over it is even worse. There are legally sound ways to handle both that will help an employer avoid legal trouble. After all, you are trying to eliminate problemsnot create new ones! This two-part session will discuss proactive ways to avoid employee problems; how to handle employee discipline, and how not to handle it; key considerations in deciding to fire an employee and how to do so effectively; and post-termination matters to consider before firing someone.
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453. Shape Up or Ship Out: Best Practices for Employee Discipline and Termination, Part II
Though sometimes necessary, disciplining and terminating employees is no fun. Getting sued over it is even worse. There are legally sound ways to handle both that will help an employer avoid legal trouble. After all, you are trying to eliminate problemsnot create new ones! This two-part session will discuss proactive ways to avoid employee problems; how to handle employee discipline, and how not to handle it; key considerations in deciding to fire an employee and how to do so effectively; and post-termination matters to consider before firing someone.
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454. Employee Handbooks: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Drafting a strong, legally compliant employee handbook is challenging. The rapid change in HR laws and best practices makes it even more difficult. But a good handbook is essential, both for communicating with employees and for protecting a practice from legal troubles. This session will discuss the importance of legally sound policies and procedures, key elements of a good employee handbook, and provisions to avoid at all costs.
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455. To Pay Overtime or Not to Pay Overtime? That is the Question
Many employers mistakenly believe they get to decide who gets overtime (non-exempt employees) and who does not (exempt employees). Some employers even assume all salaried employees are not entitled to overtime pay, which is not true. Adhering to these and other falsehoods can result in devastating consequences for employers. This session will discuss the importance of correct classification and the crippling consequences of misclassifying non-exempt employees. The complexities of overtime law will be broken down, with practical steps for determining who is and is not entitled to overtime. The speaker will examine the common mistakes employers make in classifying their employees, identify ways to self-audit both exempt and non-exempt classifications, and describe how to correct problems.
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100. Basic Behavior Philosophy 1.0
This session will offer an introduction into learning and behavior before diving into classical and operant conditioning. Attendees will learn exactly what behavior is and how to describe it well.Wouter Stellard
Owner and Trainer | Behavior 360 LLC | Powell, Ohio
A 30-year veteran of the animal care field, Wouter Stellaard's passion is to teach people how to train animals using the science of behavior change. His career began in the Netherlands while working in a wildlife rehabilitation center, where he created his own animal ambulance. After moving to the U.S., he graduated from the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College and was later hired at Natural Encounters Inc. As the director of behavioral programs, he worked with zookeepers around the world to create animal training programs. Wouter then joined the team at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the animal programs training director. He was responsible for the training of both staff and animals and oversaw natural behavior mixed-species shows and immersive animal encounters guest area. Wouter is currently the owner of Behavior 360, where he focuses on educating animal trainers while setting up department and zoo-wide training programs and guest experiences.
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101. Basic Behavior Philosophy 2.0
Do you know your behavior ABCs? This session will build on concepts presented in the previous lecture. Attendees will learn how to do a functional assessment and use the ABC's of behavior.Wouter Stellard
Owner and Trainer | Behavior 360 LLC | Powell, Ohio
A 30-year veteran of the animal care field, Wouter Stellaard's passion is to teach people how to train animals using the science of behavior change. His career began in the Netherlands while working in a wildlife rehabilitation center, where he created his own animal ambulance. After moving to the U.S., he graduated from the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College and was later hired at Natural Encounters Inc. As the director of behavioral programs, he worked with zookeepers around the world to create animal training programs. Wouter then joined the team at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the animal programs training director. He was responsible for the training of both staff and animals and oversaw natural behavior mixed-species shows and immersive animal encounters guest area. Wouter is currently the owner of Behavior 360, where he focuses on educating animal trainers while setting up department and zoo-wide training programs and guest experiences.
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102. Principles of Behavior
This session will discuss how to increase and maintain positive behaviors increasing while decreasing unwanted behaviors.Wouter Stellard
Owner and Trainer | Behavior 360 LLC | Powell, Ohio
A 30-year veteran of the animal care field, Wouter Stellaard's passion is to teach people how to train animals using the science of behavior change. His career began in the Netherlands while working in a wildlife rehabilitation center, where he created his own animal ambulance. After moving to the U.S., he graduated from the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College and was later hired at Natural Encounters Inc. As the director of behavioral programs, he worked with zookeepers around the world to create animal training programs. Wouter then joined the team at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the animal programs training director. He was responsible for the training of both staff and animals and oversaw natural behavior mixed-species shows and immersive animal encounters guest area. Wouter is currently the owner of Behavior 360, where he focuses on educating animal trainers while setting up department and zoo-wide training programs and guest experiences.
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103. Training Procedures 1.0
Training is a skill, and we all need the practice! In the first hour of this three-part workshop, attendees will learn more about behavior building by using capturing, shaping, and other methods of behavior change. The speaker will cover schedules of reinforcement and explain clickers, whistles, and other bridging stimuli or markers.Wouter Stellard
Owner and Trainer | Behavior 360 LLC | Powell, Ohio
A 30-year veteran of the animal care field, Wouter Stellaard's passion is to teach people how to train animals using the science of behavior change. His career began in the Netherlands while working in a wildlife rehabilitation center, where he created his own animal ambulance. After moving to the U.S., he graduated from the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College and was later hired at Natural Encounters Inc. As the director of behavioral programs, he worked with zookeepers around the world to create animal training programs. Wouter then joined the team at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as the animal programs training director. He was responsible for the training of both staff and animals and oversaw natural behavior mixed-species shows and immersive animal encounters guest area. Wouter is currently the owner of Behavior 360, where he focuses on educating animal trainers while setting up department and zoo-wide training programs and guest experiences.