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  • Managing Electronic HR Records: How to Prevent Liability and Maintain Compliance
    October 29, 2024 1:00pm
     • Proper categorization. Distinguish between business records and non-records.
    • Setting rules. Establish records rules for email, mobile devices, social media, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack and other electronic tools.
    • Keeping policies up-to-date. Implement documentation policies on emerging HR concerns like marijuana use, compliance with eDiscovery guidelines, litigation-hold policies and more.
    • Guaranteeing compliance. Ensure on-site, remote and work-from-home staff comply with records rules and manage HR records effectively.
    • Document security. Protect personal privacy and confidential and sensitive information using best-in-class technology and tools.
    • Leveraging technology. How to use software tools for record retention, along with monitoring, policy management, content management, antivirus and other records-related software.  Learn More

  • Essential Strategies for Acing Year-End Payroll Compliance & Preparing for 2025
    October 30, 2024 1:00pm
     • What’s new for W-2 reporting. Understand the recent changes and how to adjust your processes.
    • Need more time? The IRS now offers a new form to extend the deadline for distributing forms to employees and contractors.
    • E-filing requirements. Understand the latest IRS rules for filing original and corrected returns.
    • IRIS explained. Learn about the IRS’s 1099 e-filing solution, IRIS, and how it compares to W-2 Online.
    • 1099 best practices. Follow these 8 steps to ensure 1099 compliance and avoid IRS penalties.
    • Safe harbor for minor errors. Take 6 crucial steps to activate this protection for de minimis math mistakes.
    • Mandatory health benefits reporting. Ensure compliance to avoid dual penalties from the IRS (one of which cannot be waived).
    • Cross-department collaboration. Work seamlessly with other teams to meet the new e-filing rules and avoid compliance gaps.
    • Data security. Learn 10 effective ways to safeguard employees’ personal information on year-end forms.
    • Looking ahead to 2025. Prepare for upcoming IRS changes and stay ahead of the curve.
    • Remote employee reporting. Discover a simple strategy to get timely responses from remote employees on their work locations.  Learn More

  • HR Employment Law Advisor: Top 3 Employment Law Trends to Watch in Q4
    October 31, 2024 1:00pm
     • Employment law preview. Join employment lawyer Anniken Davenport as she dives into some of the top issues in the industry and how to prepare for changes.
    • Keeping up with the news. Learn the strategies our team uses for keeping up with, and making sense of, the latest news.
    • Navigating the site. Take a look at the new HR Employment Law Advisor site and membership options.
    • Powerful new tools. Discover tools and ready-made manager training to keep HR, managers and supervisors informed and in sync.
    • Special offers. Exclusive discounts on HR Employment Law Advisor, only available to attendees.  Learn More

  • Managing Difficult People and Teams: Proven Strategies for Managers
    November 5, 2024 1:00pm
     • Clear communication and accountability. Learn how to set clear expectations and follow through with appropriate consequences when employees fall short.
    • Practical insights for challenging environments. Gain strategies for maintaining team productivity even in the most difficult situations.
    • Early detection of problem behaviors. Understand how to spot and address difficult behaviors early on to prevent them from spreading and damaging the team.
    • Conflict-resolution techniques. Discover proven communication methods to defuse tension and resolve conflicts effectively.
    • Scripts for tough conversations. Get access to sample scripts that will help you confidently address common management challenges, from performance issues to negative attitudes.  Learn More

  • HR Investigations Workshop: A Guide to Legal & Effective Inquiries
    November 6, 2024 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 More

  • Performance Review Workshop
    November 12, 2024 1:00pm
     • Step-by-step guide to effective appraisals. Get a clear roadmap for preparing and conducting productive performance reviews.
    • The performance-management cycle. Simplify your review process with a proven framework for continuous feedback and improvement.
    • Writing better appraisals. Learn 10 tips for crafting detailed, descriptive reviews that reflect performance and avoid vague language.
    • Strong management presence. Maintain a strong presence during reviews and use a structured 4-part discussion plan to stay on track.
    • Coaching vs. criticism. Provide useful coaching without veering into negative or unproductive criticism.
    • Handling difficult reactions. Manage confrontational, defensive or overly sensitive employees with effective strategies.  Learn More

  • Ask the Attorney: FMLA's Trickiest Scenarios
    November 19, 2024 1:00pm
     • Get YOUR trickiest FMLA questions answered.
    • Get valuable insights on your current and future FMLA challenges.
    • See what’s keeping your peers up at night, and learn how to head off similar issues with Anniken’s expert advice.  Learn More

  • Election Outcomes: Preparing for New Legal and Policy Changes
    November 20, 2024 1:00pm
     • Key players in the new administration. Get insights into who they are, what their philosophies are on labor and employment law and what proposals they’ve already revealed will be priorities.
    • Congressional impact. Analyze how the new Congress will influence the administration’s priorities, and which campaign promises are most likely to become law.
    • Federal agency changes. Explore what’s likely to change and what might stay the same at all the major federal agencies that affect employers, including the DOL, the EEOC, the Federal Trade Commission and the National Labor Relations Board.
    • Impact of the Supreme Court. Dive into how recent Supreme Court decisions could impact the new administration’s regulatory plans.
    • Your questions answered. Get answers to your burning questions on what changes are likely to come and what you can do now to prepare.  Learn More

  • Mastering Communication Styles for Effective Leaders
    December 3, 2024 1:00pm
     • Key communication tactics. Learn vital leadership communication strategies like active listening, clear messaging and fostering trust through transparency.
    • Adapting communication styles. Discover how to adjust your style using personality frameworks like DiSC and MBTI, connecting more effectively with different team members.
    • Nonverbal communication and emotional intelligence. Understand the power of nonverbal cues and emotional intelligence in maintaining a positive, communicative team environment.
    • Building open dialogue. Gain insights on creating a culture of open, supportive communication where feedback flows freely and team members feel comfortable sharing ideas.
    • Conflict resolution. Master communication techniques that help resolve conflicts fairly and collaboratively, reducing team tension and improving problem-solving.
    • Continuous improvement through feedback. Learn how to actively seek feedback to refine your leadership communication style and promote personal and team growth.  Learn More

  • Accommodate or Terminate? It’s Harder Than Ever to Get it Right
    December 4, 2024 1:00pm
     • Employer do’s and don’ts. Which accommodations are required under the ADA, FMLA, the PWFA and PUMP Act.
    • Supreme Court actions. It’s almost impossible to turn down a religious accommodation request without objective, concrete evidence that making the accommodation will impact your bottom line.
    • When is it time to terminate? What to do when accommodations aren’t working, including when you can legally say “no” and terminate the worker.
    • FMLA vs. ADA. Know the difference between FMLA leave for health issues and reasonable accommodations under the ADA.
    • Essential job functions. See exactly what your job descriptions must say about “essential” and non-essential functions.
    • Step-by-step interactive process. Find out exactly what you must do (and document) when an employee requests an accommodation.
    • Accommodation resources. Discover resources for finding the best possible accommodation for your organization. (Tip: It doesn’t always have to be the one the disabled worker prefers.)  Learn More