Every business needs personnel files, but what should you put in them, and how do Do you document information? What does it mean to document something? The many ways to document At what point do you start documenting? How do you teach managers to document? How do employee-specific records differ from general HR documentation? How are PIPs your most important tool in preventing employee lawsuits? Tips on using electronic communication for documentation How long do you have to keep documentation?

This presentation will cover: What new (or old) criteria is the DOL now using to determine worker status What classifications of workers are permitted under IRS Rules What is the common law rule and how is it used to determine worker status What are the three factors the IRS uses to determine worker status and how to apply them correctly How the FLSA rules differ from the IRS rules and why you must follow both even as the FLSA regs are being updated in 2025 How does the state trump both the IRS and the FLSA on determining independent contractor status with the ABC test for SUI What are the latest agreements or programs being used by the IRS, DOL and the states to “find” misclassified employees Using the Form SS-8 to your advantage to determine worker status Who gets a W-2 and who gets a 1099 and why it should never be the same worker Find out how easily a 1099 audit can be triggered and why the chances of getting one are on the rise What are the penalties for misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor and who assesses them. It is not just the IRS you have to worry about. You found out you have a misclassified employee—now what?

Course Objectives/Outline: Raid preparation Importance of training staff in preparation Ensure I9 compliance Employers’ and employees’ rights and duties in the event of a raid Actions to take during a raid Establishing and documenting a worksite enforcement response plan Know the legal distinctions between warrants Judicial Warrant Administrative Subpoena/Warrant Post-raid and next steps

Specific Topics to be Discussed: Functions of the EEOC Federal legislation requiring equal treatment of employees Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Original protected classes and currently acknowledged protected classes; Amendments to Title VII in 1991 and 2020 Disparate treatment v. disparate impact Various forms of harassment & applicable court cases How is sexual harassment defined? What harassment is NOT Quid-Pro-Quo harassment and Hostile Work Environments Best Practices for avoiding claims of sexual harassment Determining is the harassment is severe or pervasive Sexual harassment red flags Process of filing a charge with the EEOC Common reasons employees state for not filing a claim Charges of retaliation and discrimination Formal complaints and the investigative process Process for employees to follow when filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC and State/Local Agencies What employers can expect once a charge is filed Conciliation process New legislation regarding forced arbitration: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 Mediation process EEOC determinations Front Pay in lieu of job reinstatement EEOC penalties levied against employers Tips when dealing with the EEOC Affirmative Action programs The cost of non-compliance

You will learn how to: Understand what the OBBB covers and when key provisions take effect Implement the “no tax on tips and overtime” provision and explain how long it lasts • Identify which industries and businesses stand to gain the most from the law’s incentives Adjust payroll processes to properly track tips, overtime, and other taxable earnings Navigate increased HR and administrative workloads without adding chaos to your team Prepare for workforce shifts as job growth increases in specific industries • Take advantage of new deductions and partnership benefits • Mitigate risks from Medicaid program cuts that could affect your employees

What You Will Learn: Break down the 3 components of an OSHA inspection Outline 5 pitfalls to avoid Provide tips on how to effectively communicate with an OSHA inspector Deliver best practices to maintaining a safe work environment Describe the new style of OSHA as it pertains to terms of inspection protocol, rapid response investigations and increased penalties. Explain the new rules and requirements related to the silica, recordkeeping and the targeted inspection items pertaining to ergonomics, chemical hazards, and workplace violence. Share the best practices used by two companies to comply with these and other standards and how they have prepared themselves for an OSHA inspection. Differences between OSHA recordkeeping and workers' compensation claims OSHA 2025 Procedural Updates — Mastering New Rulemaking Changes The Inside Scoop on the OSHA Inspection Process Preparation, practice, and readiness are the keys to understanding the OSHA inspection process