Webinars

Overlapping Leave Laws: Managing Pregnancy Under the PWFA and FMLA  • Gain a thorough review of the PWFA and what it requires, as well as when the FMLA covers pregnancy and recovery.
• Learn about the EEOC’s plans to revise PWFA regulations and which protections are on the chopping block.
• Learn all about fertility treatments under the PWFA—which ones are covered and which definitely are not.
• See what’s a reasonable accommodation under the PWFA and when it overlaps with intermittent leave under the FMLA.
• Learn all about child bonding versus post-partum recovery—is there an overlap?
• Determine which post-pregnancy accommodations are also serious health conditions under the FMLA.
• Learn why you should always dock FMLA leave when employees take leave as a reasonable pregnancy-related accommodation.  ...Read More

Stop Managing, Start Coaching  • The difference between managing and coaching. Learn how shifting to a coaching mindset turns managers into leaders.
• A step-by-step coaching process. Follow a structured approach to guide and develop employees effectively.
• 3 core coaching skills every leader needs. Master the fundamental skills that elevate your leadership style.
• Coaching for promotions, growth and development. Identify high-potential employees and prepare them for future roles.
• Addressing poor performance with leadership and empathy. Correct problems while maintaining trust and motivation.
• Unique strategies for coaching remote workers. Keep distributed teams engaged and avoid Zoom fatigue.
• Creating a coaching playbook. Set measurable goals, energize your team and empower employees to succeed.  ...Read More

Wage-and-Hour & Overtime Compliance  • Employee or contractor? Discover how to make the right call at a time when the rules are in flux.
• Exempt or nonexempt? Learn to use the right tests to classify employees as either nonexempt, eligible for overtime or exempt, not eligible. Hint: Having a solid, up-to-date and accurate job description is essential.
• Breaks, travel, on-call. Stop wasting money or risking lawsuits by learning when to pay hourly workers for travel time, on-call hours, meal breaks, training time and more.
• After-hours tasks. In the era of smartphones, email and remote work, learn what must be paid time for hourly workers.
• Docking pay. Know when the law allows you to dock the pay of salaried employees and when you absolutely can’t.
• Remote and hybrid work. Handle the tricky commute time for hourly remote or hybrid workers.
• Overtime. How to pay it—and how to legally prevent unauthorized OT.
• Fixing mistakes. How to resolve pay and classification errors without triggering a lawsuit or DOL investigation now that the PAID program is back.
• New rules. Learn about new overtime rules, how to comply with the PAID program and the new law regarding tips.  ...Read More

From Boomers to Gen Z: Managing Fairly and Legally  • Cross-generational engagement. Practical tips to connect with all generations without ignoring a particular group.
• Legal considerations. Can you prefer one generation over another? What the law actually says about age discrimination and protected-class distinctions.
• Fostering unity over friction. How to build alignment and trust across generations through clear goals and inclusive culture.
• Communication strategies that work. Adapting your approach to meet different generational preferences without compromising effectiveness or fairness.
• Flexibility, benefits and expectations. Designing policies that appeal across generations while maintaining consistency and avoiding legal exposure.
• Managing conflict and stereotypes. How to address generational tensions, challenge assumptions and create a respectful workplace for all ages.  ...Read More

W-4s: Your Guide to Accurate Withholding  • W-4 updates and compliance. Stay current on the latest W-4 process, including electronic forms, and quickly bring your company into compliance.
• What to tell employees who earn tips or overtime. Give employees who earn tips or overtime the tools to estimate their deductions by themselves.
• Guidance for side gigs and worksheets. Learn how employees with multiple jobs should complete the W-4 form, and understand the critical role of W-4 worksheets in accurate withholding.
• Effective employee communication. Develop a plan to guide employees —especially new hires—through the W-4 form to prevent costly mistakes.
• Managing outdated W-4s. Discover strategies for handling employees who don’t update their W-4s, including IRS solutions for different forms and methods.
• Rejecting invalid W-4s. Identify when to reject a W-4 and how to manage IRS letters that void an employee’s form.
• Ensuring withholding accuracy. Follow best practices for verifying your withholding processes, with step-by-step IRS guidance.
• Supplemental pay withholding. Master the rules for withholding on various types of supplemental pay.  ...Read More