CPE Courses
3 Keys For Training And Retaining: Learn By Teaching Someone Else
This session will bring five new elements of training that will measurably increase your employees’ retention.Self-Directed Learning: Have the employee be responsible for their own learning and accountable for their own progress. The Protégé Effect: The protégé effect is a psychological phenomenon where teaching others accelerates their own learning. End each lesson with a show you know to demonstrate to a ..
Conducting an Internal I-9 Self-Audit for Compliance: Identifying and Correcting Problems to Avoid Penalties
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or are you at risk of being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?For HR departments, the seemingly simple onboarding form and online immigration verification system are a minefield of potentially costly errors. I-9 mistakes can cost your company anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000 in per-emplo..
Legal Issues Regarding Service Animals in the Workplace
The public accommodation and the employment parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act have required public entities and employers to “think outside the box” when it comes to accommodating physical or mental impairments that may be considered a disability under the ADA. Does that include the family dog? In this webinar, you will be able to differentiate between a service animal and an animal that is..
Marijuana: Compliance and Safety in the Workplace
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), studies suggest specific links between marijuana use and adverse consequences in the workplace, such as the increased risk of injury or accidents. One study among postal workers found that employees who tested positive for marijuana on a pre-employment urine drug test had 55 percent more industrial accidents, 85 percent more injuries, and 75 percent grea..
The Triple Whammy of Dealing with FMLA, ADAAA and Workers Compensation
Dealing with cases that involve the Family Medical Leave Act the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act and Workers Compensation is often called the Bermuda Triangle of Employment Law. We call it a Triple Whammy as these types of cases are very complicated to understand and deal with correctly. These three laws often conflict leaving Human Resources Professionals scratching their heads an..
Appreciative Inquiry: Asking Game-Changing Questions
Most people don’t realize the power of language and the effects of appreciative questions. In this webinar, participants learn about and practice Appreciative Inquiry (AI), an impactful alternative to traditional problem solving, innovation, and co-creation. Appreciative Inquiry is a proven method for use in meetings, to overcome challenges, to resolve challenges, and achieve goals. Participants learn to dr..
The New I9– Mandated Requirements for Worker Verification and Authorization
In February 2020, the USCIS released its long-announced revision of the I9. Federal law requires that every employer who recruits refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The Form I-9 process, managed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will help you verify your employee's identity and employment authorizat..
Artificial Intelligence and Productivity Improvement: How Can HR Improve the Bottom Line
Generative AI can automate manual and repetitive tasks, freeing up human resources for more complex and creative tasks. Understanding how and where generative AI fits into your workflow is key to harnessing its abilities.One way of doing this is splitting your day-to-day activities down into categories and then looking at AI solutions for each of those groupings. Here are some general examples of what activ..
Fundamentals of Form W-2 and W-4
Dec of 2017 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed and it was one of the most significant tax changes in some time. This webinar will review the payroll professional to understand the changes to the form W-4 for 2020 and beyond and to review. Before changes, the Form W-4 was a critical form that all companies had to obtain from employees and had special processing requirements. A review of the IRS-speci..
Utilizing a Proven Process When Conducting Sensitive, Internal Investigations
An internal investigation is a formal inquiry to determine whether workplace policies or regulatory practices have been violated. Investigations can follow :a complaintallegationsuspicion of misconductfraudharassment accusationsor many other reasons covered by federal, state and/or local employment laws.The goal of any internal investigation is to obtain a straightforward view of the facts:what happened?whe..
ADA Accommodation and Compliance: What Should the Process between Employer and Employee Should Look Like?
This webinar explores the issue of what should the process be between employer and employee when trying to accommodate individuals with disabilities while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Areas Covered What is an employer’s obligation to provide a “reasonable accommodation”Why should the employee initiate the request for accommodation?When requesting a reasonable accommodation what should..
Spirit in the Workplace: A Guide for Making the Best of the Holiday Season
The Holiday season is a great opportunity to show our employees how much we care about them. Like good old Mr. Fezziwig. Spirituality at work doesn’t imply religion at work, although that is part of it too. It’s a broader concept where we look for the best in each other, nurture each other, and build community. It is a time for rest, recovery, and merriment.Learning ObjectivesAn awareness of the greater opp..
The 2023 EEO-1 Reporting is Open on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Learn What The Changes Are to Be Compliant! Are You Prepared for the Deadline?
The EEOC has announced that the long-delayed 2023 EEO-1 reporting period will finally open on April 30, 2024. The EEOC provided important details concerning support for these filings, stating that the EEO-1 online Filer Support Message Center, the new title for the filer help desk, would also open on April 30, 2024. The EEOC will post updated information concerning the 2023 EEO-1 data collection on the agen..
Form 941 Compliance
This webinar will give you the tools to better be able to understand line by line of Form 941.Details around 2024 updates to the form 941 and review of common errors as reported by the IRS.Review of Schedule B and the importance of completing it correctly.Review of who should sign the Form 94.Filing the Form 941 when taking the COVID-19 and is it still applicable?Areas Covered 941 Basic Requirements- Report..
Being Assertive - How to say No Without Getting Fired
It sounds obvious and it is obvious; if you do not want to do something, just say ‘No’. However, you may find ‘No’ to be the hardest word to say. This is generally due to a fear of the response you might receive. Contrary to what you may think, when you exercise that right appropriately, people become more respectful of you and your time. In the long run, learning to say ‘No’ helps you to avoid ..