CPE Courses
Recruiting 101
The course will provide a high-level overview of recruiting and it will start with the basics so that every attendee of the course at any level will understand the basics of the need and the process. The information will provide insight into how recruiting ties into the budgets of the organization, basic compliance issues, technology overview, and process improvements. Recruiting at the core is the foundati..
New Form 1099 Reporting Requirements: 2024 Compliance Update
1099s report payments made to non-employee service providers, as well as payments to suppliers and other entities you do business with. Think of your own organization: Can you name all the types of service providers you use? Do you know which payments are reportable on 1099s, and the minimum amounts you must pay before they are reportable? There is a new 1099-k threshold for tax year 2023 that was slated fo..
Unemployment Insurance – 2022 - 2023 Critical Issues
Unlike other human resource management issues, unemployment insurance (UI) management issues have a direct impact on an organization’s tax liability, and since taxes reduce profitability, on its bottom line. Unlike other payroll taxes, however, UI taxes are experience-rated and represent a controllable expense. Thus, an organization’s UI experience, influenced by its success in managing turnover, separation..
Common Law and Its Impact on Employment
The law - both in the U.S. and around the globe, continues to change as technology advances, the social and political climate evolves and industries grow and decline. It’s more important than ever for human resources to understand relevant legal issues so they can make better, more informed business decisions.We all benefit from knowledge of legal best practices, the current state of regulations, important ..
How to Navigate Political Speech in the Workplace
Political speech at work is creating more of a problem now than it did during the 2016 Presidential election!!! With the impeachment, divisive country, and upcoming 2022 midterm elections, it has escalated even more. A new survey has found that a significantly increased percentage of employees are feeling stressed and strained because of the political speech since the 2016 campaign! Employees are feeling mo..
Treating Employees Like Adults: Discipline v Empowerment
This webinar describes Realizing empowerment is a more useful/productive tool instead of traditional discipline (which all too often makes a situation worse, resulting in a damaged relationship)Understanding the concept and relationship between employee empowerment and performanceHow to raise an employee’s performance awareness and accountabilityThe use of techniques/strategies for communicating non-discipl..
2024 Independent Contract Rule by DOL Has Become a Deadline for March 11, 2024! Audits by Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) are Creating Havoc for Employers!
Learn How Misclassifications Can be a Legal Nightmare for Employers!The new independent contractor rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could spark an increase in misclassification lawsuits and make businesses less likely to hire gig workers, according to some legal experts.The final rule restores an earlier standard that required companies to weigh a variety of economic factors together to determin..
Tattoos, Sandals, Yarmulkes, Dress and Appearance: Increasing Legal Challenges for Employees and Employers
From the length of one’s hair to the number and location of visible tattoos, to recognizing gender non-conformity style, to creating a summer dress code, employers are facing an increased need to determine their organization’s culture and policies, as well as following federal and state laws. How does an organization balance employees’ rights to express themselves with the organization’s rights to determine..
Strategies for Discrimination Prevention: An EEO Investigator's Toolkit
Strategies for discrimination prevention require a proactive and comprehensive approach. This session offers an in-depth exploration of discrimination prevention, covering the historical context, legal foundations, and practical tools for EEO investigators. Topics include promoting workplace diversity, conducting effective investigations, implementing preventative measures, and fostering a culture of inclus..
Fringe Benefits – How To Keep A Happy Workforce While Not Incurring Unnecessary Payroll And Income Tax Expense
There are lots of ways to reward workers other than wages. Smart businesses understand the two-way importance of helping employees out with things like education, commute help, health and wellness, etc. The IRS also recognizes the economically stabilizing results of fringe benefits. They have categorized the many different types of benefits and set limits on which the value does not have to be t..
Terminating Employees Safely
Terminating an employee is an uncomfortable situation for both the individual and the organization that is letting them go. There is a certain challenge that arises to the employer because if done incorrectly the employer can be faced with discrimination charges, wage and hour complaints, and wrongful discharge lawsuits. They can face fines, penalties, and unwanted audits. There are many employment law firm..
Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition: A Strategic Approach to Recruitment
Revolutionizing talent acquisition requires a departure from traditional recruitment methods towards a more strategic and forward-thinking approach. This session provides HR professionals with a comprehensive overview of the strategic elements involved in modern talent acquisition. Topics covered include the evolution of recruitment strategies, the role of technology, employer branding, and implementing dat..
The New Talent Landscape: How to Effectively Use AI to Recruit
It would take weeks to gather and analyze the same quantity of data manually that AI processes can accomplish in seconds. In today’s fast-moving business environment, speed is critical for the following reasons: Empowering faster decisions at the right times to generate business opportunitiesGetting accurate information quicklyFacilitating pattern recognition to spot trendsAccelerating all company processes..
Handling FMLA Abuse
Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure job protection for those who needed to take leave from their employment due to serious illnesses. Most employees do not abuse this entitlement; however, there are a select few who always want to beat the system. Those who abuse FMLA are headaches for both the employer and co-workers who have to pick up the slack. Unfortunately, when an employ..
Sexual Harassment: Key Business, Financial, Human Resource Issues
The marketplace is increasingly asking and evaluating the following critical questions: Does an organization avoid the growing legal pitfalls to avoid sexual harassment? Does the organization properly conduct sexual harassment and workplace investigations?Does the organization properly weigh and balance privacy issues and concerns?Are all employees encouraged to report incidents of sexual harassment? Are al..