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The I-9 and Immigration Compliance Workshop
January 15, 2025 1:00pm
• I-9 modernization updates. Review recent changes to I-9 processes, including remote verification and the increased scrutiny of electronic I-9 systems provided by outside vendors.
• Correcting issues. Identify and address missing or incomplete Forms I-9 and other common issues.
• New administration, new priorities. Prepare for and track changes likely to come out of the new Trump administration when it takes office.
• Increased enforcement. Learn tactics to navigate the new ICE taskforces and Homeland Security’s I-9 audit quotas leading to dramatic increases in enforcement activity.
• Employer liability and joint employment. Explore government priorities around criminal prosecution of employers and a continued emphasis on joint employment with staffing agencies and contractors. Learn MoreW-4s: Your Guide to Accurate Withholding
January 21, 2025 1:00pm
• W-4 updates and compliance. Stay current on the latest W-4 process, including electronic forms, and quickly bring your company into compliance.
• Guidance for side gigs and worksheets. Learn how employees with multiple jobs should complete the W-4 form, and understand the critical role of W-4 worksheets in accurate withholding.
• Effective employee communication. Develop a plan to guide employees—especially new hires—through the W-4 form to prevent costly mistakes.
• Managing outdated W-4s. Discover strategies for handling employees who don’t update their W-4s, including IRS solutions for different forms and methods.
• Rejecting invalid W-4s. Identify when to reject a W-4 and how to manage IRS letters that void an employee’s form.
• Ensuring withholding accuracy. Follow best practices for verifying your withholding processes, with step-by-step IRS guidance.
• Supplemental pay withholding. Master the rules for withholding on various types of supplemental pay. Learn MoreLEAP 2025: Final Preview and Key Employment Law Updates
January 22, 2025 4:00pm
• DEI Programs: Dr. Dennis Davis, Ogletree Deakins
• Pay Transparency and Equity: Fred Plevin, Quarles
• HR Record-keeping: Jennifer Shaw, Shaw Law Group Learn MoreHR Investigations Workshop: A Guide to Legal & Effective Inquiries
January 23, 2025 1:00pm
• Key elements of an effective investigation. Understand the core components of a thorough investigation and when it’s necessary to launch one.
• Triggering events. Learn which types of employee complaints and situations require immediate investigation, and which can be resolved through other means.
• Legal obligations. Discover which employment laws mandate investigations and how to stay compliant.
• 10-step investigation process. Get a step-by-step guide to keep your inquiry on track from start to finish.
• Flowchart and documentation tools. Learn how to use an investigation model flow chart, templates and sample forms to streamline your process.
• Interviewing techniques. Plan and strategize each interview, implement a checklist and document findings accurately to build a solid investigation report. Learn MoreTough Talks: A Manager’s Guide to Mastering Uncomfortable Conversations
January 29, 2025 1:00pm
• Key rules of engagement. Proven strategies for successfully managing difficult employee conversations.
• Framing discussions with perception management. How to shape conversations to foster understanding and resolution.
• The power of guilt over anger. Encouraging employees to take responsibility for issues without creating hostility.
• Legally safe scripts. How to navigate “off the record” discussions with employees while protecting your company.
• Addressing new supervisor syndrome. Tailoring your approach for new managers versus experienced leaders.
• Stopping attitude problems. 3 practical steps to tackle entitlement and attitude issues effectively.
• Sample scripts for common issues. Guidance on addressing challenges like substandard performance, disputes and inappropriate behavior.
• Handling sensitive topics. Best practices for resolving issues like personal hygiene, layoffs, foul language and timecard discrepancies. Learn MoreHow to Comply with EEOC Harassment Guidance
January 30, 2025 1:00pm
• Understanding workplace harassment. Understand the EEOC’s comprehensive guidance on workplace harassment, along with what does and doesn’t qualify.
• The evolving nature of harassment claims. See how harassment claims have changed, particularly with growing protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Best practices for prevention. From training managers and supervisors to encouraging bystander reporting, put the tools in place to stop harassment before a complaint comes in.
• Tools of enforcement. Learn how to implement tools like snap inspections and bystander training to catch misbehavior before legal problems arise.
• Handling difficult harassment cases. Address difficult harassment claims like when it comes from customers, patients, or clients, or when it takes place in a digital space.
• Making systemic changes. Correct issues of systemic harassment, especially in workplaces where minorities have minimal representation and power. Learn MoreLegal Requirements of Job Descriptions
February 4, 2025 1:00pm
• The 5 benefits of a good job description, and the risks associated with outdated ones.
• The 4 federal laws that require accurate and up-to-date job descriptions, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
• 4 simple steps to create accurate and defensible job descriptions that match industry standards and local variations—with online resources.
• How to define “essential functions” for ADA, FMLA and PWFA purposes.
• Using job descriptions as a disciplinary tool to guide performance reviews and employee discipline, including designing PIPs.
• Choosing the right language that locks in an employee’s FLSA classification, avoids discrimination charges and more.
• Tips and tools for continually evaluating job descriptions to avoid misclassification errors and other legal issues throughout the year. Learn MoreMarijuana Policy & Best Practices: Handling Employee Medical & Recreational Use
February 5, 2025 1:00pm
• Manage marijuana use. Effectively handle employee use at home, on the job and off-duty.
• Develop compliant policies. Create and enforce clear, legally sound marijuana policies.
• Navigate federal and state laws. Address conflicts between medical and recreational-use regulations.
• Accommodate medical marijuana. Consider accommodating medical use to prevent legal risks.
• Rethink drug testing. Evaluate testing practices to balance safety with retention and hiring needs.
• Address zero-tolerance policies. Weigh strict policies against evolving legal and workplace norms.
• Ensure compliance. Tackle challenges related to ADA, FMLA, OSHA, DOT and workers’ comp.
• Respond to impairment. Identify and manage suspected on-the-job impairment effectively. Learn MoreNegativity Detox: A Workshop for Managers
February 11, 2025 1:00pm
• Understanding the impact of harmful behaviors. Learn how negativity erodes team dynamics and undermines business outcomes.
• The ripple effect of chronic negativity. Culture is created by the worst behaviors tolerated. Discover the widespread impact of allowing and projecting negativity.
• Addressing the problem early. Master techniques to identify and address negative behaviors early and effectively.
• Strategies for managing negativity. Manage negativity in your team and in your own behavior on an ongoing basis.
• Harnessing the power of civility and respect. Build a foundation of trust through cooperation, and deploy strategies to recognize, praise and maintain civil behavior.
• Create a harmonious work environment. Foster a positive, collaborative culture that boosts morale and productivity. Learn MorePayroll Compliance: Conquer New Challenges with Ease
February 19, 2025 1:00pm
• New 401(k) rules under SECURE 2.0. Stay updated on emerging payroll requirements for the first half of 2025.
• The TCJA expiration impact. Learn how Payroll should prepare for potential old W-4s and related changes.
• I-9 self-audit strategies. Conduct compliance reviews to meet stricter immigration enforcement protocols.
• Post-pandemic payroll trends. Identify and address 4 trends guaranteed to disrupt payroll operations.
• Remote work reimbursements. Distinguish between taxable stipends and tax-free reimbursements for work-related expenses.
• Avoiding payroll legal pitfalls. Discover 8 straightforward strategies to prevent compliance errors.
• IRS audit protocols. Master the latest IRS audit rules, including ERC audits, with 7 key stress-reducing tips. Learn More