Employee Discipline For Conduct Outside Of Work
CWS2026348
60 Minutes
Jul 17,2026
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
- Understand the legal boundaries surrounding off-duty employee conduct.
- Learn when employee behavior outside the workplace may become a legitimate concern for employers.
- Review important considerations for imposing disciplinary action related to off-duty conduct.
- Explore strategies for aligning workplace policies with organizational standards and expectations.
- Discover how off-duty employee behavior can impact organizational reputation and public perception.
- Gain practical guidance for balancing employee privacy rights with business interests.
- Learn best practices for creating clear and enforceable off-duty conduct policies.
Ms. Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers, known as "The HR Lady®," is a dedicated business partner and HR consultant with a focus on building effective HR policies, employee training, and management workshops, she tailors her services to suit each client's specific needs. Wendy's straightforward style means she doesn't sugarcoat things. She believes that people are a company's greatest asset and should be treated as such.
With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many HR areas such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, remote and in-person workplaces, coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development. She has served businesses of all sizes, ranging from local start-ups to global enterprises, across diverse industries including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, higher education, federal contractors, public safety, non-profit, and government agencies.
In addition to her formal education (Master's in Human Resources, and Master's in Health Care Administration), Wendy Sellers has been certified as an SPHR and SHRM-SCP, Certified Internal Investigation Administrator, a DiSC certified personality style trainer, health/life insurance licensed, a Dale Carnegie course graduate, and is also an active and past board member and volunteer for multiple non-profits.