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"Paying employees from the time they are hired to the date of termination" Paying employees in compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws doesn’t just happen. It takes knowledge, planning and careful execution. It starts the day the employee is hired by determining if there are any notices concerning payday that must be furnished or personal notices that the employee must receive concerning their pay amount and deductions and finishes when the final check is cut and deciding whether or not vacation pay must be included.  In this webinar expert speaker  Vicki M. Lambert  will discuss from new legislation and court cases its whether or not vacation pay must be paid out when an employee terminates. Speaker will explain company’s policy or do we need a new policy for all employees or just ones in certain states. These and many more topics will be discussed in this webinar.  Session Highlights:  Required payroll notices for new hires  ...

Effective and compliant computer system validation is critical to any pharmaceutical or F DA-regulated organization . Following best practices for developing a validation program that includes planning, execution and maintenance components will ensure that these efforts will meet all regulatory agency requirements and expectations. Preparedness will improve your relationship with the agency and ensure a more cooperative and successful audit experience.  In this webinar expert speaker  Carolyn Troiano , will discuss the way to develop a detailed rationale for testing and how to ensure that it is fully executed and documented in accordance with FDA requirements . Speaker will also discuss the guidance for maintaining the system in a validated state and assessing the level of any testing tha0t might be required post-validation to ensure that compliance  Session Highlights:  Determine the category of your system, based on GAMP 5 from ISPE  Determine the ...

Tax levies and creditor garnishments can be some of the most complex tasks required of any payroll department . If garnishments are not handled correctly, you may find yourself facing situations that become extremely costly both financially and emotionally. Courts, federal and state regulations, bureaucracies, lawyers and a multitude of other factors can complicate even the most basic procedures. Add in the emotional turmoil that often accompanies garnishment orders and even small errors can become major disasters.  In this webinar expert speaker Vicki M. Lambert will covers the complexity in the handling and compliance with tax levies and creditor garnishments by the payroll department. Discuss the Priorities between conflicting entities as well as federal and state compliance requirements are highlighted, and provide tips for reducing processing time and costs.  Session Highlights:  How to define the various types of tax levies and creditor garnishments...

Overview of  FDA computer system  validation requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11 compliance FDA requires that all computer systems that handle data regulated by the Agency to be validated in accordance with their guidance on computerized systems. This guidance was first issued in 1983, and the main points of focus remain consistent today, despite the number of years that have passed and the technology changes that have taken place. The guidance was revisited for its application to the medical device industry, as the first issuance addressed pharmaceuticals. In 1997, 21 CFR Part 11 was issued to address electronic records and signatures, as many laboratories and other FDA-regulated organizations began seeking ways to move into a paperless environment. This guidance has been modified over the years to make it more palatable to industry, and this includes discretionary enforcement measures. The intent was to avoid creating a huge regulatory compliance cost to industry th...

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...

ne of the most important forms is the annual EEO-1 where you have to identify the race and gender of your employees by various employment categories. The EEOC uses  EEO-1 data to support  civil rights enforcement and to analyze employment patterns, such as the representation of female and minority workers within companies. The OFCCP uses the data to determine which company establishments to select for compliance reviews. The deadline for filing your EEO-1 report is right around the corner! It is vitally important that you prepare this form correctly as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs uses your information to determine whether your company should be audited. Inaccurate information could also suggest willfulness in not being honest which can lead to penalties or criminal charges. While the document may seem “just a piece of paper,” classifying your employees correctly can be a difficult task. Gathering the in...

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...