Program Details
2025-09-03 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-09-03 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:35 pm ESTThis session explores the legal landscape surrounding toxic employees, including definitions from the American Psychological Association and Workplace Bullying Institute. Topics covered include the characteristics of toxic employees, workplace bullying statistics, emerging anti-bullying legislation across states, and employer considerations for violence prevention protocols.
TJ McGrath
James Noel
Jon Wall 2:35 pm - 2:45 pm ESTThis session provides practical guidance for employees dealing with toxic workplace situations, including understanding at-will employment limitations and identifying legally actionable harassment. Participants will learn the importance of following proper HR procedures, being specific when reporting harassment, and understanding when toxicity becomes a legal issue.
TJ McGrathJames NoelJon Wall 2:45 pm - 2:55 pm ESTThrough real-world case examples, this session examines employer liability considerations including vicarious liability, negligent hiring, training, and supervision claims. Attendees will learn investigation best practices, how to distinguish toxic employees from dissatisfied employees, and strategies for approaching HR effectively.
TJ McGrathJames NoelJon Wall 2:55 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis interactive session addresses audience questions about detecting toxic behaviors and raising concerns appropriately. Key takeaways include implementing toxicity policies with specific examples, training employees to recognize toxic conduct, and understanding emerging trends in workplace bullying legislation.
TJ McGrathJames NoelJon WallTJ McGrath is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardaithe Consulting, LLC, where she helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication, and workplace effectiveness through science-based human performance training. She also serves as General Counsel for two U.S. Senate Commissions, bringing her legal expertise directly to bear on some of the federal government’s most sensitive institutional work. TJ served nearly three decades as an Air Force Judge Advocate and brings more than fifteen years of combined experience in federal service across both the Executive and Legislative Branches. Her legal background informs her work in ethics, conflict resolution, and workplace dynamics, with a particular focus on preventing disputes through effective communication and sound decision-making. She excels at developing individualized solutions — whether that means training, mentoring, resource allocation, or exit strategies — for organizations navigating complex human performance challenges. She holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and a J.D., cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School.
Counsel in the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group providing advice and representation to employers in all areas of federal and Puerto Rico employment law.
Employment litigation attorney with extensive leadership experience in employment law sections of multiple bar associations.
TJ McGrath is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardaithe Consulting, LLC, where she helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication, and workplace effectiveness through science-based human performance training. She also serves as General Counsel for two U.S. Senate Commissions, bringing her legal expertise directly to bear on some of the federal government’s most sensitive institutional work. TJ served nearly three decades as an Air Force Judge Advocate and brings more than fifteen years of combined experience in federal service across both the Executive and Legislative Branches. Her legal background informs her work in ethics, conflict resolution, and workplace dynamics, with a particular focus on preventing disputes through effective communication and sound decision-making. She excels at developing individualized solutions — whether that means training, mentoring, resource allocation, or exit strategies — for organizations navigating complex human performance challenges. She holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and a J.D., cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School.
Counsel in the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group providing advice and representation to employers in all areas of federal and Puerto Rico employment law.
Employment litigation attorney with extensive leadership experience in employment law sections of multiple bar associations.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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