Since 1988, John Perkins, SPHR, has consulted organizations and businesses in all aspects of human resource (HR) management. One of the most vital services that Mr. Perkins provides is helping clients avoid labor law violations, specifically with regard to the following:
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
- COBRA & HIPAA
- Federal and state Civil Rights Acts
Through his firm, HUMAN RESOUCE PARTNERS, LLC, Mr. Perkins works with clients to assess their risk and develop solutions to potential problems. Specific issues are then managed by creating appropriate policies and procedures to meet the needs of the businesses while avoiding labor law compliance violations.
Additionally, Mr. Perkins specializes in the following:
- Workplace incident prevention, including: sexual and other forms of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful treatment.
- Investigation of claims of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful treatment.
- Training program customization for employees and managers.
- Response management for clients that have received A Notice of Charge of Discrimination from the EEOC.
- Representation of clients in EEOC mediation meetings.
Professional Activities:
- Board of Directors of the Metro Phoenix Human Resource Association, Treasurer
- Awarded the President's Quality Award for his contributions to the MPHRA Association
- Business Counselor with the Arizona Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Network
- Civil Service Board, City of Phoenix, Board Chair
- Small Business Council of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Chair
Adjunct faculty member teaching HR and management courses at:
- Arizona State University
- Keller Graduate School of Management
- Ottawa University
- University of Phoenix
- Rio Salado Community College
Education:
- Indiana University M.B.A. (1979)
- Indiana University M.S. Ed. (1974)
- Purdue University B.A. (1972)
Certification:
- He has achieved lifetime certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society for Human Resource Management.