Administrative Telephone Seminars

Key Subcontracting Issues Including Flow-Down and Paid-if-Paid Provisions ...nal liability under federal fraud statutes, and potential administrative sanctions, such as suspension or debarment. This audio conference will cover some of the more important issues in a subcontract and provide valuable checklists and references for small business concerns, protecting intellectual property rights, and preserving ones status as a commercial item provider. Learning Objectives:  more...

IRS Form 941 Reporting Update ...f the IRS's employment tax collection system. Much of the administrative burden under that system falls on employers. An employer's failure to understand and comply with its obligations can result in IRS assessments, audits and penalties. This live audio conference will help tax and payroll specialists and others with an interest in this issue to understand the employer's obligations under the  more...

How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint BenefitsEvery day, executives, managers, and rank and file employees sit through bullet-riddled presentations that are boring, uninspiring and worse, don't get the message across. Attend this live audio conference and learn how to use several techniques that will engage and excite your audience without using bullet point after bullet point. You will learn how visual metaphors, targeted animation  more...

A Primer on Social Security Disability Law BenefitsThe Social Security law encompasses the Social Security regulations which span nearly a full volume of the Code of Federal Regulations, many volumes of law reporters, dozens of separately issued Social Security rulings and many volumes of internal regulations. This is why most lawyers do not want to develop an expertise in this area. This live audio conference is designed to give you a  more...

Prevailing Wage Law: An Understanding of Davis-Bacon ...- in addition to the substantial amount of legal fees and administrative costs incurred by employers in defending these actions. The U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs have become increasingly vigilant in their investigation and enforcement of federal wage and hour laws. Recently enacted federal legislation and Executive Orders issued by the Obama  more...

Paralegal's Guide to Administrative Law Research ...Administrative law research can be complex given the procedures for creating and publishing rules that have the effect of law. This is true for researching federal and state rules. Agencies also adjudicate disputes that arise under the implementation of their rules and issue written decisions which can affect the interpretation of those rules. The Internet is a source for some of this material,  more...

HIPAA Security Compliance Challenges after the HITECH Act ... as your operations and environment change. Find out what administrative, physical and technical safeguards are necessary, and how you decide what's right for HIPAA security compliance for your organization. Attend this live audio conference to learn what kinds of entities are now covered under the HIPAA Security Rule, and find out how the rules have changed and will continue to change. You  more...

Utilizing Macros in Microsoft Excel BenefitsWhen you find yourself repeating actions in Excel - whether it's a five-step sequence you use when formatting a certain cell type or the 30 steps you use when you sort, filter, and print multiple worksheets once a week, the possibility exists that you can automate these actions in the form of a macro. Thereafter, you can perform these sets of actions with a simple keystroke combination, a  more...

Utilizing Formulas in Microsoft Excel BenefitsAnyone using Excel invariably needs to create and understand how to use formulas and functions. For some Excel users, it is the centerpiece of what they do on a daily basis. Many Excel formulas involve simple mathematical constructions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, but sometimes you need more complex formulas to reach an answer. Excel has more than 300 built-in  more...

Excel Power Tips and Shortcuts BenefitsNeed an Excel productivity boost? You can now learn simple tricks and many shortcuts that will make you instantly more proficient using Excel ! Most Excel users are underutilizing this software. Start using the full power of Excel , and learn cool Excel tips and tricks that will make you the 'go-to' person in your office! Master more than 100 tips to make you a Power User! This live audio  more...

Advanced Issues in GMP Contracting ...t are inherent to this delivery system, or the additional administrative burden that accompanies the use of this format. This live audio conference is designed to highlight those differences and equip you with the knowledge needed to both understand and manage the differences and unique risks and administrative burdens of using this format. This program will be presented in a simple and  more...

Students With Disabilities: How to Legally Discipline BenefitsDisabled students who are classified under IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are frequently the subject of student disciplinary proceedings in public school districts. It is imperative that public school district officials understand the obligations imposed by the statutes and how to fulfill these obligations. This live audio conference will help the person responsible for  more...

Pupil Records: Best Practices Concerning Access, Release, Content and Storage of Educational Documents BenefitsSchool districts frequently receive requests for access to student records from state agencies, federal agencies, parents and members of the public. This live audio conference will provide school officials, parents, school staff and school lawyers with an overview of the laws relating to access, release, content and storage of student records. The live audio conference will define the  more...

Securitized Loan Fundamentals ...Consequently, their structure, documentation, closing and administrative requirements are less subject to negotiation than other types of real estate loan products. This live audio conference will help you understand these structure, documentation, intercreditor and administration issues, and how they differ from more conventional real estate loans. This live audio conference is designed for  more...

Utilizing Microsoft Word(TM) Features and Functions BenefitsEnjoy the time-saving benefit of learning shortcuts and 'must know' automation features. While you may have used Word for years, completing documents using basic features, the more in-depth features will add a new level of capability to current skill sets. Participants transitioning to version 2010 will regain their bearings on the new locations of Word commands. So many features and so  more...

Avoiding the Basic Pitfalls of GMP Contracting ...t to do and not do during each of these phases, including administrative burdens placed on each of the parties when using this contracting format, what a change is under a GMP contract, and how it differs from changes under other contracts. Learning Objectives - You will be able to review what components make up the GMP and how each is administered as work proceeds. - You will be able to  more...

Utilizing Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel BenefitsAny Excel user who needs quick methods to show numerical information in a visual way needs to know the basics of chart creation, how (and why) to use different chart types, and how to alter the look of a chart with layout, color and content changes. Depicting data in a chart may reveal a trend that was not so obvious in the numerical data, which often can be dry and boring. That elusive  more...

Upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010: What's New and Improved? BenefitsOffice 2010 has many new and improved features which can mean a longer learning curve for users upgrading from older versions. New Microsoft Office users may be overwhelmed by the number of features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, PowerPoint , Access , SharePoint workspace and Excel . Join us to learn the new and improved  more...

Refining Your Business Writing Skills BenefitsDo your written communications to clients, employees and stakeholders position your message appropriately? Are you getting responses to your business letters and emails that show you are being heard? Without question, your written communications influence the way internal and external audiences view you and your organization. In fact, in today's global marketplace, this may be the only  more...

New Features and Functions in Updating to Excel 2007 BenefitsAny Excel user who is making the transition into Excel 2007 needs to get up to speed and needs help in locating familiar features that have been redesigned or relocated. Version 2007 is the biggest change in Excel's history and without a road map to its new features, you will waste a lot of time and be inefficient - you need this teleconference! We will give you indispensable tips for  more...

Labor Law: Could 2011 Be the Turning Point for Unions? ...efitsIt's been almost two full years of President Obama's administrative initiatives - a rollout of many campaign promises. Unions played a vital role in the 2008 elections and they continue to have a large voice in upcoming Congressional elections this fall. While most of the country has been focused on health care reform, 2011 could prove to be a pivotal year for union activity. What  more...

Utilizing Data in Microsoft Access BenefitsOriginally released in 1992, Microsoft Access is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Access is the most popular Windows desktop database used by most organizations around the world, from small to large businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, etc. Microsoft Access fits a unique space between the skills of the information worker and professional developers. It's a database  more...

Sustainable Design and LEED Specification Requirements ... quality of materials, the quality of workmanship and the administrative processes required for the contractor to deliver a building that meets the owners requirements. One of these requirements may be LEED certification. This teleconference will give you an understanding of the importance of the Division 1 specifications in ensuring LEED requirements are met and documentation is collected. In  more...

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Update: Now Fully Phased in, What We Have Learned and What We Can Expect Going Forward ...e insight on how the current economic climate and pending administrative and case law developments might impact the CAT going forward. Anyone desiring a comprehensive update of the Ohio CAT, how it aligns with other states' gross receipts-based taxes and what important developments we can expect to see with respect to the CAT in the near future should attend this program. Accountants,  more...

ASTM Standard on Vapor Intrusion ...aching and evaluating vapor intrusion concerns frustrated administrative agencies and consultants responsible for advising communities, industry, clients and counsel. This teleconference will provide a thorough analysis of the new ASTM vapor intrusion standard and how it may be used to evaluate risks, remedial measures and litigation. This program will also discuss investigative tasks and  more...

Forums for Resolving Construction Disputes ...der request, the decision to pursue the matter beyond the administrative remedies defined in the contract can turn out to be a worthwhile investment or throwing good money after bad. Often the difference is related to the forum that has been chosen to resolve the dispute. As a result, contractors and owners, and the attorneys who represent them, need to be familiar with the different options  more...

Advanced Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions BenefitsEven if you are fairly comfortable with building formulas and functions in Excel , you might still be missing out by having overlooked some powerful functions or just not be aware of special capabilities, like array formulas. There's no question that Excel's 300+ functions give you tremendous capabilities to tackle a myriad of statistical, mathematical and financial challenges, not to  more...

Discover the Secrets of Microsoft(R) Excel Pivot Tables BenefitsAny Excel user who maintains database-like data invariably needs tools to manage and analyze the data beyond mere sorting and filtering. Excel 's pivot table feature gives you a quick and powerful way to create summary cross-totals combined with an enormous flexibility to restructure your results with simple dragging of fields. Whether you need the ability to create a quick look at the  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2007 Tips and Tricks BenefitsOutlook is a powerful, feature-filled personal information manager but many users are overwhelmed by the features and options available and never take full advantage of the potential it offers for managing email, calendar and contacts. They don't discover the time-saving shortcuts Outlook provides or utilize the many options included in Outlook. This teleconference offers a quick course in  more...

Payroll Hiring Issues: Forms and Tax Credits ...oyment-based tax credits, their application and potential administrative pitfalls. We will also highlight and provide updates on certain state employment-based credits. After attending this teleconference, you should be better prepared to evaluate your current level of payroll compliance and facilitate future compliance, as necessary. You will also be able to understand the utilization and  more...

Understanding Bankruptcy Code Section 503(b)(9) ... received by a debtor within 20 days before bankruptcy an administrative expense priority claim in bankruptcy. This teleconference is designed to help sellers and their professionals maximize the opportunities to get paid in priority to other creditors. This teleconference will explain how to perfect these priority claims and how to successfully resolve any objections. Attorneys, presidents,  more...

Managing Benefit Options for Part-Time Employees ...nchmark data, case studies and practical solutions to the administrative challenges of providing benefits to a variable workforce. An improperly structured approach can be more costly than the employer intended or may not be valued by the targeted workforce. We will discuss the ways to properly structure your program to achieve your intended results. Human resource managers, benefits  more...

Changes of Status Checklist BenefitsIf you are an employer who sponsors a cafeteria plan or other health and welfare plans, it can be confusing to administer your plan when an employee has a change in status. This teleconference will assist you in determining when you can allow an employee to change their election under your cafeteria plan. It will also cover what happens when an individual has a change in status while on  more...

Medical Professionals and Social Media: Privacy and Security Issues ... as your operations and environment change. Find out what administrative, physical and technical safeguards are necessary, and how you decide what's right for privacy and security compliance for your organization. LINKEDIN is a registered trademark of LinkedIn, Ltd. and this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with LinkedIn. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. and this  more...

Controlling Health Care Costs With Self-Funded Plan Options BenefitsThis teleconference will address questions an employer must answer when deciding to switch from a fully insured health plan arrangement to a self-insured arrangement. The speaker will cover different self-insured health plan options, for example, preferred provider, HMO, health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The importance of choosing a third-party administrator  more...

Supplemental Wage Payments: Common Withholding Guidelines ...latory changes and will offer practical tips to help ease administrative burdens. The program will educate you with respect to the issues involved in determining when wage payments should be classified as supplemental wages or regular wages, and the applicable withholding rules that apply to the payments. We will discuss the most common types of supplemental wages, such as commissions, signing  more...

7 Questions to Ask When Establishing Cause for Disciplining and Terminating Employees nThis teleconference will focus on understanding and implementing a simple, yet comprehensive approach to investigating and documenting potential disciplinary and termination actions. You will learn seven questions to establish cause for discipline or termination, as well as why proper investigation and documentation minimizes potential for the filing of discrimination claims, decreases settlement  more...

Tax Law Research Best Practices ...ding of a complex system of legislation, regulations, and administrative document and decisions. Each of these elements of tax law has a different precedential value to the practitioner. Moreover, tax law is an area that changes constantly. Congress and the states regularly amend tax laws, and the Internal Revenue Service adds or amends its regulations to changes in the code. Courts and  more...

The New HIPAA Special Enrollment Rules and Related Disclosure Issues nRecently enacted legislation expands the special enrollment rights currently applicable to group health plans and imposes new notice and disclosure obligations for employers that maintain such plans. While many of these obligations are not effective until after 2009, the special enrollment changes are effective April 1, 2009. In addition, the new law imposes civil penalties of up to $100 a day  more...

Same-Gender Marriage Rulings: Impacts on Employee Benefit Plans Across the Nation nIn May 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that the state cannot deny same-gender couples the right to marry. Same-gender couples - many of them, in fact - flocked to California and started getting legally married on June 17, 2008. But then in November 2008, California voters approved Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage going forward. Massachusetts and Canada also allow same-gender  more...