CPE Courses

Fringe Benefits Taxation
Participants with walk away with a better understanding of the IRS view on fringe benefits taxation. The details of the IRC exceptions allowed by the IRS will be detailed and explained to participants. Participants v/s Companies are providing more fringe benefits to employers more than ever before, thus reduces company costs but raises employee morale. Because of this, the IRS has more to say on what Fringe..

From Diversity to Divisiveness: When DEI Initiatives Backfire
This speaker delves into the intricate complexities of DEI initiatives, examining the factors that contribute to unintended consequences. We will explore the psychological and sociological dynamics that can lead to resentment and division, including issues such as perceived favoritism, backlash against perceived "woke" culture, and the challenges of balancing competing interests. Attendees will learn to ide..

Fundamentals of Form W-2 Processing and Preparation
Form W-2 is the baseline payroll tax forms that as payroll professions we are constantly dealing with. Everyday changes are occurring that effect how we handle these forms. It is critical to stay on top of current rules and regulations regarding these critical forms.Areas Covered Employer notification requirements and important deadlines Form W-2Lock in letters from the IRS and how to handleCurrent changes ..

Handling Payroll Overpayments
As much as payroll professionals complete audits and validations each payroll, unfortunately, mistakes happen and employees get overpaid. Once an employee has been overpaid getting the money back is only one challenge, payroll professionals are faced with how to untangle the tax and compliance requirements when getting money back from employees. This webinar will give participants the tools to analyze all t..

Handling Sensitive Dress Code Issues
Since employees typically are the first contact made with a company it is often necessary to control that image projected. In the past, employers used dress and appearance policies to help employees work comfortably and safely while still projecting a professional image to clients, customers and future employees. Over the years employers have also used dress and appearance policies to help create an employm..

Handling Sensitive Dress Code Issues without Getting Sued
Employers realize that their employees typically are the "face" of the company, and employers are finding it increasingly advisable to control that image. HR, which is frequently responsible for policy development, must work with other parts of the organization to ensure that dress codes are managed consistently and fairly. Dress and appearance policies now require organizations to develop strategies that a..

Holding Remote Employees Accountable from a Distance - Out of Sight Out of Mind
Whether you’re a first-time manager or a seasoned manager, holding people accountable can be frustrating and bring out the worst of emotions and more so when employees are remotely working.Accountability, done effectively, is a skill you can develop just like any other skill, and while it is not a difficult skill to acquire and hone, it does require a high degree of conscious effort and even more challengin..

How COVID has Reshaped the ADA, the FMLA and Worker's Compensation to Create a New Bermuda Triangle of Medical Leave Laws
This program will explore the complexities of the three primary medical leave laws, the ADA, FMLA and worker's compensation and how they have changed due to COVID. We will also explore recent changes that have occurred within various government agencies, including the department of labor and the EEOC, as well as judicial holding that have changed the face of how these laws work together. The best practices,..

How to Comply with the New EEO-1 Reporting Requirements for 2025
The EEOC collects workforce data from employers with more than 100 employees (lower thresholds apply to federal contractors). Employers meeting the reporting thresholds have a legal obligation to provide the data; it is not voluntary. The data is collected using the reports below and is used for a variety of purposes, including enforcement, self-assessment by employers, and research. Each report collects da..

How to Deal with Employees Who Love to Argue and Debate Everything?
Our journey begins by building a firm understanding of conflict, exploring its various forms, numerous sources, and far-reaching impacts on the workplace environment. This initial overview provides a crucial context for understanding why conflicts occur and offers insights into how they can be proactively addressed and prevented.Moving deeper into the heart of the matter, we introduce a series of practical,..

How to Handle Tricky Employee Absenteeism Problems
When employees don’t play fair with your organization’s absentee policy and take unplanned or excessive time off, it causes problems and you need solutions! This webinar will teach you how to create or update your attendance policy which complies with legal standards and which can be flexible enough to meet the demands of different departments or positions. The program will also address federal and state la..

How to Respond to An EEOC Charge and Win
Making the EEOC “go away” definitely is not something an HR professional or business should expect to do without solid training. This session provides you with that training. This is a must-have in 2023. David has handled these matters for 24 years and has developed a system that works. In this session, he will walk you through the steps you should take from the minute you receive the EEOC charge through th..

I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies and Anticipated Changes to I-9’s
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with federal immigration laws, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attempte..

I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies in 2024
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?In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attemptin..

I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies in 2025
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attempte..