Conference Sessions By Track
Track: HR Compliance
Tsunami or Wave: The Washington Outlook for HR Public Policy You will learn about the current congressional activity as well as federal regulatory and judicial activity so you can better understand how your organization could be impacted. Sunday, June 17, 2018 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT | |
FLSA Boot Camp 2018: Navigating Your Organization Through the Wage and Hour Minefield You will learn the latest information and case law involving the FLSA that impacts your organization every pay period. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
I-9 and E-Verification Compliance: What has Changed and How to Protect Your Business You will leave with an understanding of the I-9 and E-Verify process including enforcement, procedures and tips to protect your organization Monday, June 18, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
Six Ways Your Managers are Causing FMLA/ADA Leave Lawsuits, and How to Train Them to Stop You will learn proven ways to train managers in order to prevent FMLA and ADA lawsuits. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
SPEAKER CANCELLED - FLSA Jeopardy 2018 You will learn the latest information and case law involving the FLSA which impacts your organization every pay period. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
ACA and ERISA Compliance: 11 Steps to Avoid (or Survive) a DOL Audit This session will cover 11 items to review to ensure you have the processes and documentation you’ll need if subject to a DOL audit of your health and welfare plans. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Emerging Issues and New Developments in California – What You Need to Know You will learn about the emerging issues and new developments for California that could impact your organization. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Paid Sick Leave: From Perk to Mandate You will learn the key elements common to paid sick leave legislation and explore how automated systems can help ease your burdens. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Sit/Stand Desks, Fancy Chairs, Treadmill Desks? Ergonomics Myth Versus Fact You will learn about office ergonomics principles, how ergonomics fits in wellness programs, and how to save your company money. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know When Investigating High-Level Executives You will learn practical, legal and strategic tips to help you effectively conduct high-level investigations. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT | |
Wage and Hour Compliance: A DOL Update and Ways to Avoid Overtime Liability Landmines You will learn about the trends you need to understand to better bring your payroll practices into compliance with the FLSA. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT | |
Workplace Bullying IS Illegal: Bullying, Violence and Harassment (and How to Detect and Stop It) You will learn how to prove workplace bullying is illegal behavior, how to create a survey to make the business case, and tips for solving it. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT | |
Combating FMLA Fraud: Tactics That Actually Work You will learn effective and compliant strategies for leave policies, processes and communications to curb FMLA abuse. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
You will learn unknown or misunderstood information about COBRA so you can keep your organizarion in compliance. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
Which Bathroom Do I Use? The Legal & People Issues Associated with Workplace Gender Expression You will learn an overview of workplace gender expression laws and regulations, paying special attention to washroom laws and etiquette. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
“You Want Us to Accommodate What?!” A Guide to Reasonable Accommodations You will learn about your requirements regarding reasonable accommodations so you can avoid disability claims. Monday, June 18, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
Are Your Human Capital Practices a Risky Business? You will learn how to conduct an HR risk assessment and what to do with the results. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
How to Audit Your Applicant Tracking Process for Compliance You will learn how to audit and structure your applicant tracking process for compliance with current regulations. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
Once Upon a Time There Was a Mountain of Paper You will learn the importance of a strategic and analytical approach to electronic records management, paper removal, sensitive data and electronic shredding. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | |
Corporate Misbehavior: How to Deal with Bad Behavior from the Boardroom You will learn effective strategies on handling allegations of harassment and/or bias when the alleged perpetrator is in a position of power. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Immigration Whirlwind: What HR Needs to Know You will learn how looming immigration changes could impact your diverse workforce. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Pay Equity Compliance: Effective Strategies for Managing and Ensuring Fair Pay in the Workplace You will learn the laws that govern pay equity, the statistical analyses involved in evaluating pay, and best practices for managing compliance. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Political Correctness at Work: How Much Is Too Much? You will learn where to draw the line on political correctness in the workplace. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Top 10 Things Employers Do to Get Sued by Their Employees in California You will learn how to identify which mistakes your organization may currently be making and practical steps for implementing change. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
“But We Don’t Bend that Way! Should We?”: A Guide to Workplace Flexibility You will learn strategies on how to use workplace flexibility to attract and retain talent while staying in compliance with the law. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | |
Navigating the ADA Minefield: How to Avoid Getting Sued Over Employee Leaves and Accommodations You will learn how to limit your organization's potential legal exposure by properly handling employee accommodations involving medical leaves. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM EDT | |
Protests, Progress and the New NLRB: The Trump Effect on the NLRA and Employee Relations You will learn all there is to know about the new Trump Labor Board and key strategies for effective labor/employee relations in 2018. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM EDT | |
What’s Going on with Health Care Reform: The Latest Impacts on Your Employee Benefits Programs You will learn about the changing health care regulations and how to adapt your group health plans to comply with new and/or proposed changes. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM EDT | |
A Strategic Approach to a Legally Compliant and Effective Background Screening Program You will learn the numerous complexities surrounding the use of criminal records in the hiring process. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
H.A.Y.N.L., or Handbooks Are Your New Liability You will learn practical solutions to the expansion of the NLRB and EEOC powers and will leave with practical take-aways and templates to ensure your handbooks are not a risk to your organization. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
Managing Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace You will learn practical tips for responding to known and suspected mental health conditions among your workforce. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
Seven Steps to Creating Bulletproof Documentation You will learn the seven steps to create documentation that will withstand the scrutiny of a judge or jury. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
The New Common Wage and Hour Mistakes That Cost Companies Millions You will learn how to review your wage and hour practices to identify mistakes that could result in costly litigation. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
Top 10 Ways to Make Your Harassment Prevention Training Impactful and Consequential You will learn about innovative techniques you can implement to make your harassment and diversity training sessions engaging, informative and immediately impactful. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT | |
Be Prepared, Not Scared! Strategic Immigration Tactics in a Changing World You will learn about the immigration issues impacting businesses new to foreign hires or international travel, and how to prevent problems rather than react to them. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT | |
Help! My California Employee Needs Leave. Now What? You will learn California leave rules so you can reduce your organization's legal risk and maximize employee engagement. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT | |
Help! The Auditors are Coming! Audit Your Independent Contractors Before the Government Does! You will learn how to correctly classify contractors and perform internal audits to protect your organization from costly governments fines. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT | |
“Just in Time” Scheduling: What Every Employer Should Know You will learn best practices to comply with “predictive scheduling” legislation mandates. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT | |
Conducting Internal Investigations: What to do When Employees Don't Play Nice in the Sandbox You will learn how to limit your organization's potential legal exposure by properly conducting internal investigations. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT | |
Employment Law and Health Issues: Chemical Sensitivities, Bed Bugs, Zika and Flu Shots, Oh My! You will learn the employment law implications of employee health issues and how you may identify and effectively handle such issues. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT | |
What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Protections for Pregnant Workers You will learn about the latest developments, court rulings, and best practices for accommodating pregnant workers. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 | 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EDT |