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With the new form I-9 that was released on 11/14/2016 and then another one in July of 2017 there is a lot of confusion on what form to use and how the changes impact employers. We also have additional options of going electronic with the Form I-9 and options to validate employees electronically. This webinar will review all of your electronic options when it comes to the Form I-9 and how you company can best become more electronic. The Trump administration is cracking down on I-9 compliance are you ready for an audit.  In this webinar expert speaker Dayna J Reum, will provide a comprehensive overview of the employment eligibility statues and Form I-9 requirements. The webinar is essential for all company representatives who are involved in hiring and employment verification.  Session Highlights:  Understand the recent updates to the Form I-9 Understanding the new I-9 requirements for individuals working in the US on temporary work visas.  Review...

Schedule delay analysis has evolved greatly over the past fifty or so years. Advances in computer technology, and especially the advent of, and advances in, personal computing have resulted numerous ways with which to address schedule delay claims. Unfortunately, many of these methods offer only facile solutions to complex problems.In this webinar we will briefly review the concepts of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, and then apply the concept of the critical path to the various methods of schedule delay analysis. We will look at both modeled methods of analysis and observational methods. We will address the pros and cons of the various methods, the data necessary for their implementation of each method, and the current state of acceptability of each method. Finally, we will work some basic examples of each method, illustrating the major points of our discussion.  In this webinar expert speaker Fritz Marth will help attendees to develop understanding of Critical Path ...

"Learn the Importance of the Material a School Utilizes in it Student Handbook" In the past, handbooks aimed at students in colleges and universities have contained basic information regarding topics such as academic standing, student discipline, housing rules and campus directories. However, evolving and advancing technology has forced both students and institutions to include much more information for the protections of both groups. This webinar will allow students, administrators and faculty to understand the changes in policies and what needs to be included in today's (and tomorrow’s) student handbooks.  In this webinar expert speaker Kent Seaver , will be discussed that student handbook can work in many different ways: informative piece, reference device, and legal shield. The overall safety of your campus is not only important, but how that is achieved and perceived can be the difference between success and failure. Knowing these roles is important to all ...

The Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is a very different industry, it is not a study in creative writing. It is an industry that is based on providing fact-based evidence and developing a sound scientific conclusion based on that evidence. Understanding how to write for the industry is an art, there are few courses that teach how to write for the industry. It is mostly up to the writer to develop a style and technique that is appropriate for the industry. This course is not an extensive writing course, but an introduction into the documents, various formats, and how to develop the writing component that is needed for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry.Various example documents will be discussed: Investigations (deviations and other quality system documents), facility reports, environmental monitoring reports, validation reports, validation protocols, etc.  In this webinar expert speaker  Carl Patterson  will provide how to organize and deliver information...

Same Day ACH is making payments faster, debits and credits are both in motion as of September 2017 – what is the impact on ACH Payments ?  Same Day ACH affects not only the billing game (from the Originator’s standpoint) and In-House Origination, but also on the Receiver’s side, with debits possibly affecting their accounts on the Same day they authorize the Entry. Companies don’t thoroughly understand the impact debits can have on sending and receiving ACH transactions. This session will identify and outline the different way that Same Day ACH is impacting the ACH Network as a whole.  For the Originator, with debits having Same Day settlement, this means faster collection! Authorization language for the Originator (this could even affect the ODFI who is doing in-house Origination to collect loan payments, for example), needs to be examined to ensure mention of a possible same day debit to the consumer account. With an uninformed Receiver, this could result in Entrie...

Reasonable accommodation is one of fair housing’s “hot topics”. This typically accounts for over 50% of the fair housing complaints to HUD in the past year. Reasonable accommodations can be requested during the application process, during tenancy and during an eviction. It is important to learn the correct procedure to ask for, review and implement this important action. Reasonable accommodations are requested because of a disability of either physical or mental issues. It is important that one understand the definition of disability and when it come into play to allow a disabled person to enjoy the same quality of life as an non-disabled individual.  In this webinar expert speaker Paul Flogstad will explore the misunderstandings and best practices of particular relevance to small employers when accommodating employees with disabilities in and around the workplace.  Session Highlights:  Definition of reasonable accommodation  Definition of disa...

Linkedin can play an important role in social recruiting efforts enabling recruiters to reach out to potential candidates, match the skills and requirements with those in the extended network. Join us in this webinar to learn the best practices about incorporating this power-packed social networking website as an opportunistic gateway for qualified job seekers to apply with your company. Webinar Overview: During this webinar , you will learn how Linkedin can be used as a creative tool by hiring managers and employers to reach out to the best talent. Additionally, you will know how Linkedin can help you to get connected with the extended network of professionals in order to be precise on the skill required for any job. The conference will be highlighting the social aspect of the edge Linkedin has taken over, including fee-based recruitment advertising options. Key focus of the conference: How to improve hiring practices Key reasons to incorporate LinkedIn into rec ...

Reasonable accommodation is one of fair housing’s “hot topics”. This typically accounts for over 50% of the fair housing complaints to HUD in the past year. Reasonable accommodations can be requested during the application process, during tenancy and during an eviction. It is important to learn the correct procedure to ask for, review and implement this important action. Reasonable accommodations are requested because of a disability of either physical or mental issues. It is important that one understand the definition of disability and when it come into play to allow a disabled person to enjoy the same quality of life as an non-disabled individual.  In this webinar expert speaker  Paul Flogstad  will explore the misunderstandings and best practices of particular relevance to small employers when accommodating employees with disabilities in and around the workplace.  Session Highlights:  Definition of reasonable accommodation  Def...

The Final Rule passed on May 18, 2016 and it focuses primarily on updating the salary and compensation levels needed for Executive, Administrative and Professional workers to be exempt. Specifically, the Final Rule: Sets the standard salary level at the 40th percentile of earnings of full-time salaried workers in the lowest-wage Census Region, currently the South ($913 per week; $47,476 annually for a full-year worker) Sets the total annual compensation requirement for highly compensated employees (HCE) subject to a minimal duties test to the annual equivalent of the 90th percentile of full-time salaried workers nationally ($134,004) Establishes a mechanism for automatically updating the salary and compensation levels every three years to maintain the levels at the above percentiles and to ensure that they continue to provide useful and effective tests for exemption. Additionally, the Final Rule amends the salary basis test to allow employers to use non-discretionary ...

Accidents can cause an organization to lose valued resources including productivity and resources. In order to pay for costs related to accidents, the employer will have to divert profits to cover direct and indirect costs of the accident. The study of accident causation and investigation is imperative to protecting an employer from human loss and organizational losses. Many workplace accidents are also related to OSHA violations. Therefore, the accident can cost even more by adding the price of an OSHA citation.  OSHA has released the new Injury Tracking Application (ITA) for electronic injury and illness recordkeeping reporting. However, not everyone is required to submit their records due to specific guidelines for this new ruling.  In this webinar expert speaker Sheldon Primus will help you learn how to investigate the accident site, analyze the facts, recognize the contributing factors, determine the root cause, document the investigation, take corrective actio...

An effective employee retention program looks through the team’s point of view. It addresses concerns related to their desires, goals, appreciation for their work and assurance of being paid fairly. It also helps that they are both excited and challenged by their job.  But it also goes beyond the basics. Your efforts should actually start on a new hire’s first day on the job as the training and support you provide from that day sets the tone for the employee’s tenure and the path for job satisfaction.   Here are the key strategies to improve your organization’s employee retention and  boost employee satisfaction : Onboarding and orientation  — Every new hire should be set up for success from their very first day at the office. Job orientation is just one component of onboarding which may last a few weeks to a month. Employers must develop an onboarding process where new hires not only learn about the job but also the company culture and how they can contribute...

Sexual harassment is a disagreeable or an unacceptable act which causes a victim to feel like exasperated, embarrassed, and terrified. It arrives in many forms such as verbal, physical, or written. It is considered to be associated with the workplace when it occurs with someone at work, or while attending work-related events. An employer or HR manager should be able to rapidly resolve any concerns related to sexual harassment irrespective of whoever is the culprit or victim. Sometimes the victim of the harassment may not be able to communicate their issues to their supervisor but it does not mean that they are accepting of such behavior. HR possesses a key responsibility to build and sustain a workplace environment that is completely clear of sexual harassment. Apart from being a legal commitment of the employer, it also makes good business sense.  It is crucial for HR to have some prevention strategies for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace, some of which ...

The entirety of Section 504 is comprised of one sentence: "No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States...shall, solely by reason of...disability, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participating in, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." But what does this mean in the practical context of a post-secondary education, and what is expected of schools? Since the implementation of Section 504 and, later, the ADA, courts have been busy analyzing the language and deciding student disability rights issues. In this session, Erin D. Gilsbach, Esq. examines 10 prominent court cases that provide an expansive look at the legal expectations of student disability rights at postsecondary institutions. Through this process, she breaks down the key components of nondiscrimination and provides helpful tips on what it takes for postsecondary programs to pass muster under Section 504 and the AD...

YES! Unfortunately, many employers only start considering implementing an active shooter policy when tragedy strikes like the recent Las Vegas shooting that killed 59 people. An active shooter situation is just one type of workplace violence your company could face. Most employers are better served by a general policy on workplace violence. Your policy should include these basic 5 key components: Prohibition of actual or threatened violence: It should be clear to all the employees of the company that those who lose their composure and threaten to injure others would be subject to severe discipline, up to and including termination, regardless of whether they actually intend to follow through on the threat. Address company culture: Employers should create an environment where workers feel comfortable talking about their concerns regarding co-workers, former employees, family members or acquaintances who may be abusive. These can be potential red flags and they should be prep...

Federal income taxes are such a common occurrence in present times it is easy to forget their relatively recent origin. It is also easy to forget that the withholding of these taxes fall under IRS regulations that are strict and non-yielding in many cases. Simply put, the employer either collects the amount due from the employee or pays their own portion and sends it directly to the IRS. But though it sounds simple and basic it is critical for the employer to withholding the taxes correctly based on several factors including:  The type of payroll frequency used by the employer  The information supplied on the employee’s Form W-4  The taxable wage base and rate in effect for OASDI or social security taxes  The rate in effect for Medicare tax  If the employee is subject to the Additional Medicare Tax  Status of the employees such as nonresident alien or expatriate  The wage base and rate in effect for federal unemployment i...

Construction projects entail considerable risk. Profit margins are relatively low when compared to the investment made, and often estimates of cost can only be based on best guesses. Therefore, it is critical to manage and minimize the exposure to risk. Fortunately, there are several opportunities in the life of a project that allow for significant risk management . These opportunities start with the decision of whether or not to bid, and following through to the bidding, subcontracting, and management phases. In this webinar Expert Speaker Fritz Marth will explore the risk management strategies that can be employed at the various times, and in the various aspects, of a construction project. Using real-life examples, Speaker will also explore the successful implementation of these methods, as well as instances where a failure to manage risk resulted in unsuccessful outcomes. Session Highlights:  Assessing whether or not to bid a project Developing an adequate bid Proper...

This webinar will provide people involved in all aspects of the hiring process with a comprehensive overview of key facts about protected characteristics to screen applicants, conduct interviews and make hiring decisions in a manner that is compliant with all U.S. equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Attendees will deepen their knowledge of off-limits topics for the hiring process beyond what is found on the often-used lists of illegal interview questions commonly used when “training” people on how to hire. These lists may in some cases be a good starting point, but they don’t fully equip people who make hiring decisions with everything they need to know to avoid introducing the potential for discrimination into the hiring process.  Session Highlights:  Why a list of ‘illegal interview questions’ to avoid is not sufficient What the protected characteristics are and why they are off-limits during the hiring process Common hiring process mistakes ...

Work smarter and faster – boost your productivity, job satisfaction and professionalism. This presentation effectively demonstrates and teaches the key elements of Outlook beyond the basics, including power-user techniques, shortcuts, tips and tricks. It aims to provide the knowledge you need to understand and use the outstanding capabilities of this powerful application. Microsoft Outlook is widely seen as the market leader and powerhouse in managing email, appointments, tasks and contacts. The expert tuition and demonstrations provided in this webinar are essential for you to effectively grasp the full capability of this multifaceted personal information manager. Mastering Outlook is a fundamental, highly regarded and marketable skill set, vital in business, government and academic environments. Promote and attend this informative and value-packed 60 minute webinar with your team to boost efficiency and maximize your ‘return on investment’ in Microsoft Office. SES...