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Upcoming Webinar Program Descriptions
Unless otherwise noted, Webinars begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
“The FLSA in Year Two of the Obama Administration:
What Other Changes Might Be In Store?”
Wage and hour lawsuits have grown over the past several years to become the most common type of employment-related lawsuit. Thousands of cases are filed in state and federal court each year. Add to that the additional investigative resources that Congress has provided to the U.S. Department of Labor and the increased focus on wage and hour issues by the state departments of labor, and it has never been more important to comply with these laws.
In this program we will discuss:
- The most common wage and hour violations;
- How to deal with an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division or a state department of labor;
- The government’s renewed focus on “independent contractor” issues;
- What the change in administration means for your ability to claim exempt status for employees;
- What lies ahead from Congress and the DOL; and
- Other recent developments in wage and hour law.
Join attorney Alexander J. Passantino of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, the former head of the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division, as we tackle some of the cutting-edge wage and hour issues facing employers today.
Presenters
Alexander J. Passantino, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Archived Webinar Program Descriptions
Thursday, May 20, 2010
“People Matter: Higher Education Solutions
for Workforce Management”
Sponsored by:
With the strain on higher education budgets during the current economic climate, labor is one of the most significant expenditures but also the largest controllable cost, making a focus on workforce management technologies logical and prudent. During this FREE CUPA-HR webinar May 20, learn how Northwestern University implemented and deployed a best-practice workforce management platform that helped control labor costs, minimize compliance risks and optimize workforce productivity.
Presenters will share Northwestern University’s plan for integrating its workforce management solution with existing HR and payroll environments. They will discuss the key players involved in the decision-making process and implementation, and will review how the institution successfully deployed its workforce management solution by mitigating change management obstacles within the organization. In addition, presenters will share their strategy for incorporating into the system a sizable student workforce with multiple jobs.
Presenters
Kathy Watson, Senior Business Analyst, Northwestern University
Emily Rutkowski, HRIS Business Analyst, Northwestern University
Jerry Nepon-Sixt, Director of Pre-Sales Consulting, Kronos Incorporated
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
“President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board:
What Higher Education Institutions Can Expect”
Are you prepared for changes that may be in store for the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) under the Obama administration? On May 11, join webinar presenters Greg Talbot and Jonathan Fritts, both with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, for an overview of the law, current trends in organizing and potential changes on the horizon, as they relate to higher education. Talbot and Fritts will focus on the right of teaching assistants to organize, trends in adjunct faculty organizing and potential changes that could expand organizing into the ranks of full-time faculty. They’ll also cover potential changes regarding the standard for determining whether an individual is a supervisor or an independent contractor under the NLRA — impacting their eligibility to organize.
Presenters
Greg Talbot, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jonathan Fritts, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Thursday, April 22, 2010
“403(b) Plans:
Now and In the Future”
Sponsored by:
Could your department benefit from a FREE update on 403(b) regulations? CUPA-HR’s next webinar, “403(b) Plans: Now and In the Future,” can help you stay ahead of the curve!
Learn the latest and greatest about 403(b) retirement plans, including several big announcements about what’s coming down the pike in 2010, from well-known speaker Bob Architect, who receives consistently high ratings as a presenter from CUPA-HR conference and webinar attendees.
Architect, vice president of compliance and market strategy for VALIC, is a former tax law specialist for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He is a recognized expert in the 403(b) industry and is responsible for drafting recent 403(b) regulations as well as a number of guidance pieces affecting the 403(b) marketplace.
Architect will be joined by Richard Turner, contributing author to Panel Publisher’s, The 403(b) Answer Book. Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of their 56 years of combined 403(b) experience.
During this in-depth webinar, you and your team will find out everything you need to know about 403(b) retirement plans:
- Refresh your knowledge of the basics
- Discuss past and current regulations
- Learn about operational compliance
- Review optional provisions (loans, Roth features, contract transfers)
- And much more
A single registration includes connection for one computer and phone. Additional registrations required for multiple connections.
Presenters
Bob Architect, Vice President of Compliance and Market Strategy, VALIC
Richard Turner, Contributing Author to Panel Publisher’s, The 403(b) Answer Book
Thursday, April 15, 2010
“Healthcare Reform: What Higher Education
Employers Need to Know and Do”
Sponsored by:
The sweeping healthcare reform legislation signed by President Obama will require significant changes by employers in benefit plan design and services. Dallas Salisbury, President and CEO of the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), which is acknowledged as the leading non-partisan voice on national benefit issues, will speak on the features of this new law and how these changes will impact employers and what they need to do to prepare — plan-design changes, timing (now and in the upcoming months and years) to implement program changes, and eligibility. This must-attend webinar is being offered by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) in partnership with the American Council on Education (ACE), the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (A.P.L.U.), with special thanks to VALIC for its continued support.
A single registration includes connection for one computer and phone. Additional registrations required for multiple connections.
Presenter
Dallas Salisbury, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute
Thursday, March 11, 2010
“Doing More with Less: How Oklahoma City Community College’s Strategy Can Leverage Your Institution’s Technology”
As many institutions search for ways to tighten the purse strings and streamline budgets, finding solutions may be easier than you think. Oklahoma City Community College experienced just that and, taking a fresh and cost-saving approach, began to work with its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) provider to identify systems and software that had been underutilized or not been implemented at all. OCCC’s Human Resources department was among the leaders of the institution’s efforts to develop a plan to implement these systems, at minimal or no cost, to increase efficiency and work results. This webinar will describe how to work with your information technology provider to enhance productivity.
Presenters
Gary Lombard, Vice President for Human Resources, Oklahoma City Community College
Vicki Gibson, IT Director, Oklahoma City Community College
Thursday, December 17, 2009
“Hot Topic: Sorting Out Compliance Issues for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act”
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which took effect late November 21, bans employers from using genetic information to make employment decisions. From advising managers to revisiting wellness plans, institutions across the country are taking steps to ensure compliance. Is yours among them? Join us for this timely webinar, where we’ll explore the specific requirements of the law and the potential pitfalls.
Presenter
Frank Alvarez, a partner in the White Plains, New York office of the national workplace law firm Jackson Lewis LLP. Frank is the national coordinator of Jackson Lewis’ Disability, Leave and Health Management Practice Group which assists employers in complying with the challenging array of federal and state laws that protect injured and ill employees; the most notable being the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Friday, November 20, 2009
“How Times Change: HR Services to Attract
and Retain an Experienced Workforce”
Just a few months ago we were struggling to cover the gaps left by retiring Baby Boomers, and now many Boomers have chosen not to retire because they simply can’t afford it. Is your institution providing the right services to keep the Boomers engaged and productive while they rebuild portfolios for retirement? What about services for the other generations you are employing? Learn how Virginia Commonwealth University developed new and existing programs in the face of budget cuts and downsizing, and in the process won national recognition from the AARP for four straight years as one of the “Best Employers for Workers Over 50.”
Presenter
Cindy Andrews, executive director of human resources, Virginia Commonwealth University
Thursday, October 29, 2009
“HR Initiatives and the Bottom Line in Times of Economic Downturn: Proactive Impact on the Workforce and Institutional Finances”
This program will focus on specific HR initiatives and approaches designed to address the need to meet budgetary targets while maintaining high employee morale and sustaining desired organizational capabilities. The session will draw upon best practices in providing concrete and tested approaches to addressing budget cuts without resorting to layoffs. A toolkit of models for organizational change will be shared that will help HR professionals attain credibility as institutional activists and innovative strategy architects.
Presenter
Edna Chun, vice president of human resources and equity, Broward College
Thursday, September 17, 2009
“Rethinking Retirement and Health Benefits Plans”
Sponsored by:
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The recession has prompted employers and benefits providers to take a hard look at retirement and health benefits. What trends are we seeing? And how are institutions and the benefits industry responding to those trends? This webinar will explore the trends, what employers can do to address their changing needs, and how employees can plan and manage their retirement income and healthcare.
Presenter
Bernadette Davis, regional vice president, TIAA-CREF
Norm Jacobson, senior vice president, Sibson Consulting, A Division of Segal
