Stay safely in compliance with ever-changing employment and labor laws to reduce and avoid liabilities, punitive damages, fines and litigation.With an increasingly diverse workforce and dynamic laws impacting employers, the ability to navigate through the maze of state and federal employment laws is essential. But figuring out how to adapt quickly to accommodate employee rights and manage employer responsibilities can be daunting. It's even h...

Gain a better understanding of the rules and requirements of Federal contractors paid sick leave.Federal contractors and subcontractors performing federal service or construction contracts will be required to provide paid sick leave under federal rules that went into effect in January 2017. Although seemingly straightforward on their face, these federal sick leave obligations present a variety of implementation and administrative challenges -...

Good customer service is difficult to find in private business and is almost non-existent in government. Many government employees are beaten down and defensive and hate their jobs but are often trapped and simply marking time until they can get their pension. Most people don't enjoy being difficult, but they have become calloused and just want customers to go away. This topic will help you learn to enjoy your job, maybe for the first time. Th...

Gain valuable information on employment law updates in Mississippi.This material is designed to update you on the hottest topics in employment law in Mississippi. Maintaining best employment practices is critical to the success of every organization. Each year brings new and amended rules and regulations that govern the employer-employee relationship. These constant changes can challenge employers in keeping up with the law and ensuring their...

Understand government contractors' OFCCP requirements and the impact of new administration.Predicting what policy changes an administration will make is difficult after a typical first year in office . . . but this past year has been anything but typical. The current administration has already followed through on a number of its promises, which included relieving businesses of burdensome regulations proposed, enacted and enforced during the...

Know the impact contaminated soil has on you and your company and how to clean it up. Many property owners, lessees, architects, engineers, developers and contractors encounter contaminated soils on commercial, retail and industrial properties. However, these persons are usually not trained how to evaluate the risks posed by contaminated soils. In addition, most persons are not aware about how the presence of contaminated soils can impair thei...

Get up to speed on the most significant Alabama employment law and labor issues. The application of the law is constantly changing, whether through legislative action, judicial decisions, or administrative agency interpretations. Sensational media stories can also drive increased filings of lawsuits. All of these actions may require adjustment to Human Resources policies and practices. This topic will help you respond to and get out in front o...

Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) is North America’s leading technical conference for the presentation of applied fundamental research and case studies on waste management. It is the best opportunity to share ideas and problem-solve with peers, researchers, vendors and thought leaders in the global waste community. This unique event only comes around once every two years – so make sure you’re part of it!

Gain new insights with a comprehensive overview of government financial reporting from beginning to end. Recent financial difficulties of state and local government finances, highlighted by some noteworthy bankruptcy filings, have prompted increased attention on governmental financial statements. The financial statements of these governments and governmental entities can be very confusing, even for the experienced accountant. This topic will e...

Continuity of government planning can be complex - walk away better equipped to improve your plan with actionable recommendations. Is your government entity or agency fully prepared for the next disaster? How does your Continuity of Government Plan measure up to current best practices? This topic will answer both of these questions by taking you through a scorecard assessment of your current plan, followed by a detailed review of current best...