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Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation ...vigate to avoid potential liability. As telecommuting has become more prevalent, there have been a number of lawsuits filed by telecommuting employees (often as class actions) claiming violation of various state and federal wage and hour laws, suggesting a new trend in wage and hour litigation. If you currently have nonexempt telecommuting employees or are considering allowing nonexempt  more...

ConsensusDOCS Contract Fundamentals ...in competition with the AIA contract documents and it has become important for all participants in the industry to understand what the ConsensusDOCS are and what they have to offer. Learning Objectives - You will be able to describe the overall approach taken by the ConsensusDOCS. - You will be able to recognize the ConsensusDOCS families of available contract documents, including the new  more...

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...live on and be seen by a multitude of individuals. It has become even more important to document accurately, succinctly, intelligibly and professionally. This teleconference will place documentation of patient care in its rightful place, summarize its multiple purposes, describe appropriate documentation, and highlight pitfalls of bad documentation and its consequences. This program will  more...

The New World of EEO: What Is Coming ...oyment bar, the U.S. Attorney's offices and the EEOC have become more aggressive in pursuing claims of discrimination against employers. The attack on employers involves claims of inconsistent treatment of employees in hiring, disciplinary and termination proceedings engaged in by supervisors and their employers. This teleconference will assist you with labor and employment matters to  more...

Powers of Attorney: Medical Records Release Concerns ...with minimal effort. However, health information requests become more confusing and less streamlined when dealing with a deceased or incapacitated patient. Under what authority do you have to release patient information pertaining to a deceased individual? Do family members have the right to authorize the release of records to third parties? This teleconference will educate you on how to  more...

Cost Segregation: Applications for a Valuable Tax Planning Strategy ...nts of all types and sizes. Although cost segregation has become quite popular in recent years, many tax advisors and real estate owners are still missing significant opportunities because they are unfamiliar with the many applications. This teleconference combines two of Bedford's most popular CPE sessions; providing both an introduction to cost segregation, as well as some more advanced  more...

De-Escalation Tactics When Responding to Individuals with Mental Illnesses ...so that physical control techniques are enhanced, if they become necessary. When the public is witness to successful verbal de-escalation, they better understand and respect the challenges facing an officer, which contributes to future officer safety. Successful verbal de-escalation also sets a precedent with emotionally disturbed people who are likely to have many encounters with law  more...

Innovative Energy Saving Strategies for Manufacturers BenefitsMany manufacturing facilities that deal with older technologies, 'that's the way it has always been done' mentalities and a tunnel view consider the manufacturing process the only investment which will result in increased revenue. This teleconference will address the potentials to update this older technology. We will discuss new strategies to help manufacturer's see new ways are not  more...

Skip Tracing: Three Types of Skips BenefitsIt's true that anyone can do skip-tracing - but to do it properly, you need to know more than the raw mechanics. At this teleconference you'll learn the practical techniques you can use to finally find who you're looking for. You'll get insider secrets from a renowned skip-tracing expert. Discover the no-nonsense tools you need to perform database searches, get valuable information and  more...

Affordable Housing: Finance and Development, How to Maximize the Available Resources ...inding capital and equity to build affordable housing has become more and more difficult as investors sit this one out while the market stabilizes. This teleconference will highlight the issues, problems, causes, recent trends, what can be done and what is being done to address and stabilize the affordable housing market. It will also discuss how the various government stimulus concepts and  more...

Protect and Collect - The Effective Use of Engagement Letters ...ady and to decrease liability. The collection process has become more burdensome as cash flow tightens across the country. With more and more lawsuits arising against professional service providers and their firms, law firms, accounting firms and even bookkeeping/tax services are not immune from legal liability. To avoid these growing problems, one of the best places to start is literally at  more...

Enterprise Resource Planning - Getting the Payback From Your ERP System ...st metrics and an accountability infrastructure, and will become more aware of the power the ERP discipline has in getting the most return for the effort invested. It will become apparent that there is a lot of opportunity to utilize your ERP system as most people are only scratching the surface in the use of this powerful tool. Manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant  more...

8 Issues When Doing Business or Contracting With Native American Tribes ...usiness with and/or contract with one or more tribes must become familiar with the laws and regulations of each tribe when preparing to engage in business with the tribe. However, there are also basic tenets of American Indian law that can be applied to all aspects of doing business and/or contracting with individual American Indian tribes. This teleconference is designed to provide you with  more...

Understanding the Basics of Lean Accounting ...ms migrate to advanced manufacturing processes, they have become uncertain about the ability of traditional cost accounting tools to provide meaningful and accurate measurements. This teleconference outlines a hands-on view of the process needed to evaluate, establish and maintain lean accounting in a mid-level manufacturing environment. While lean accounting will help companies view the value  more...

Pricing and Cost Analysis in Purchasing ...red for the buying firm's needs. The effective buyer must become an expert for the items that they purchase. The objective of price-cost analysis is not to get the lowest price, but to obtain the best value with consideration for delivering time, acceptable quality levels, in the appropriate quantities. In general price is important; however, remember it is only one of many variables that are  more...

Drafting Clear and Enforceable Contracts ...become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can't contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is - they can! This teleconference is an introductory course on drafting clear and enforceable contracts in a business environment - using language that everyone can understand. It will cover the  more...

Employer's HIPAA Privacy and Security Responsibilities Benefits strong New Mandates Under HIPAA and State Laws Create Obligations for Employers /strong Personal and company confidential data, exceedingly valuable assets, are under siege. Organizations across the country and locally have experienced significant data breaches resulting in unauthorized access to a vast amount of personal and company confidential information. At the same time,  more...

Working With Challenging Parents: Strategies and Techniques ...rts to engage the demanding or avoidant parent. Staff can become demoralized, defensive and protective of their positions; parents lose trust and hope. The child is caught in the middle. Solution: The teleconference examines a spectrum of difficult parent situations, including parents who are persistently demanding, have extreme beliefs about what benefits their child, are in denial,  more...

Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Under ERISA ...es that people managing the plan or investing plan assets become fiduciaries. You need to know when they might become an ERISA plan fiduciary. You must understand your legal obligations to plan participants and beneficiaries. This teleconference will provide you with an overview of the ERISA rules governing plan fiduciary conduct and the basic duties of a plan fiduciary. Human resource  more...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...become the principal source for the new wave of employment class actions, which often result in hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in many cases millions of dollars, of recoverable damages and attorneys' fees awarded to the successful litigants and their attorneys - in addition to the substantial amount of legal fees and administrative costs incurred by contractors in defending these  more...

Financial Planning After Retirement: Coordinating the Retirement Plan with the Estate Plan ...irement plans so that the valuable 'stretch out' does not become a 'blow out.' Most trusts are inadequately drafted to handle retirement plans, especially in light of the recent changes of the Pension Protection Act. New preparer penalties put an additional premium on determining whether the trust is likely to qualify. This teleconference will help you understand which trusts qualify and  more...

Independent Contractor Reporting ...ty. However, as independent contractor relationships have become more common, the risks have become more apparent as well. This teleconference will help you understand how independent contractor status is determined for tax, EEO state law and other purposes, including in PEO and other multiparty situations; the advantages and disadvantages of independent contractor status for both the company  more...

Tax Treatment of Charitable Fundraising ...become a complex business. Charities no longer hold out a tin cup and ask for donations. They engage in sophisticated activities to generate revenue for their mission and the activities have tax consequences. This teleconference will review the federal tax consequences of fundraising activities and provide specific guidance on how to avoid tax and other legal pitfalls. Accountants, attorneys,  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts ...ndance is critical for those who are active or seeking to become more active in the design, construction and development of green buildings and projects. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify and manage risks in green design contracts. - You will be able to calculate and manage risks in green construction contracts. - You will be able to understand examples of green claims  more...

Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems ... management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice management system software and  more...

Promoting Wellness and Recovery of People With Mental Illness Through Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice ...group of service participants. Service organizations must become more outcome-focused in their helping efforts. Direct practitioners, therapists, case managers and substance abuse providers must integrate their efforts to avoid redundancy and potential conflicts in treatment prescriptions. Systems integration has become a goal in most states as we strive to become more efficient and effective  more...

Lender Liabilities ...t that borrowers, guarantors and bankruptcy trustees will become more aggressive in asserting lender liability claims in an effort to increase their leverage in workout negotiations and to augment the recovery of unsecured creditors in bankruptcy cases. In this difficult environment, lenders and their counsel need to pay close attention to the legal and practical implications of lender  more...

Effective Management of Off-Site Employees ...nt economic challenges it is a business necessity. It has become an imperative to effectively manage employees who are not reporting daily to the normal work site. This 90-minute teleconference will discuss how to properly manage off-site employees, the pitfalls to telecommuting and the policies that should be in place to run a successful telecommuting program. Human resource managers,  more...

Creating a Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures into Writing ...s but with addition of technology, payroll processes have become more involved. This has put payroll professionals in a position to get stuck in the 'get the payroll out' each week rut. This teleconference is going to help you create and write complete process documentation that would allow any associate in your department be able to do all processes if necessary. During this teleconference we  more...

Managing External Health Information ...iscellaneous tab of a traditional paper record, which has become the 'kitchen junk drawer' of the medical records department. With increasing numbers of providers converting to electronic medical records, the question of how - and whether - to address and integrate these records into the facility's medical records is becoming more difficult. This teleconference will attempt to address these  more...

Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection and Maintenance ...ve way to detect and avoid potential problems before they become a liability. This teleconference will review the regulatory drivers behind inspection and maintenance of storm water best management practices and the added importance of proper maintenance with newly established storm discharge benchmark criteria, offer suggestions for the selection and design of storm water BMPs with an  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ... as through lean manufacturing and Six Sigma programs, to become more competitive and increase profits. However, few contractors take advantage of a contractual tool, the Value Engineering ('VE') contract clause, which was established specifically to provide increased profits from cost reduction suggestions. Using a Value Engineering Change Proposal ('VECP'), a contractor may suggest a contract  more...

Statement on Auditing Standards No. 104 - No. 111 Risk Assessment Standards ...ion, this will provide auditors recommendations on how to become more efficient and effective in their application of these standards leading to less time required to implement the standards and a greater realization on audits. Since the majority of auditors may be working with smaller businesses, this teleconference will include situations encountered with companies that have limited controls  more...

Construction Contract Accounting: A Three-Dimensional Look at the Numbers ...e terms of the contract. Financial reporting can help you become more profitable by giving you the information you need to make smart management decisions. This teleconference will discuss three types of accounting - financial, tax and internal/management. Learn how to combine the different methods to get a three-dimensional view of your construction business and improve your financial  more...

FCRA and FACT Act Regulatory and Litigation Update 2009 ...ng Act and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act have become effective. These rules restrict cross-marketing by financial institutions and other companies; impose new requirements on companies that use credit reports; and require lenders and others to establish new fraud prevention programs. In addition, a spate of federal court decisions interpreting the increasingly complex provisions of  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ...become more risky than ever. This teleconference focuses on actions you can take to keep your project pointed toward success. It addresses the steps that can and should be taken to help anticipate, identify and manage the problems inherent in the construction process. n nThis teleconference is intended to benefit attendees who want to have a better understanding of the pitfalls of the  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

SAS 70 Requirements, Obligations, and Audit Survival Best Practices ...egulatory requirements are forcing corporate customers to become more aware of their vendors' internal controls and security than ever before. Maintaining an up-to-date SAS 70 report based on an audit of the effectiveness your organization's control objectives and activities can help satisfy these customers' concerns. To successfully navigate the SAS 70 audit process, it is important to know as  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...are providers, mental health providers and hospices, have become increasingly aware of patients' rights concerns in recent years. Many states have passed bills of rights for their residents living in mental health, skilled nursed or other health care facilities. These bills of rights cover basic and not so basic concerns. From the right to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion to the  more...

Understanding LEED. for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...uctivity, and exploit new technologies that have recently become available to help the environment. This teleconference is totally independent and not funded by any building product manufacturer. Your speaker is not currently retained by major corporations or trade associations in the green building industry. n nThis teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED®  more...

Unrelated Business Income Tax - Tax Information for Charities and Other Nonprofits ...potlight on this sector. The Internal Revenue Service has become more sophisticated and active in the arena of unrelated business income tax. The result of noncompliance can be disastrous in terms of revenue and reputational loss to the organization. The IRS has the ability to assess penalties, sanctions and even revoke the nonprofit status of the organization. This teleconference will enable  more...

Optimize Your Workforce Scheduling ...become a nightmare. Because labor is a significant cost of production, management is often under pressure to keep their workforce lean and flexible. The aim of workforce scheduling is to balance constraints to ensure that the right people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time. Workforce planning provides a systematic approach to determining staffing needs, analyzing the  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ...professionals who will engage in more lengthy training to become LEED® accredited professionals. n nThe U.S. Green Building Council is installing its third-generation version green building performance rating and certification system, LEED®. The 2009 revisions focus mainly on further reductions in energy waste and enhanced water conservation, representing a major upgrade and harmonization of  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits ... misaligned, mismanaged and unlawful employment practices become more obvious, organizations are increasingly turning to HR audits to help them align human resource management with business objectives, to measure the impact and results of HR activities, to assist in performing due diligence and to help ensure compliance. To help you improve the effectiveness of your HR auditing activity, this  more...

Reading Financial Statements: A Creditor's Perspective nThis teleconference will teach you how to read and understand financial statements, especially from a creditor's perspective. It is also for investors and business owners who not only desire to expand their business, but who want a better handle on what the number on their financial statements mean and how they can become useful tools. This teleconference will impart useful and practical ideas,  more...

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes ...r and holiday gatherings at the family vacation home have become important traditions for many families. Providing a place where family members can relax, reconnect and escape the busy pace of life is increasingly significant to many families. Parents want to perpetuate these cherished memories and experiences throughout the generations. To do so requires careful, thoughtful planning by both  more...

Overcome Your Competition: Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace ...ve if applied to the wrong people. As economic conditions become more challenging, salespeople have to improve their approach and really focus on the value they can offer decision makers. Relationships must be built on a foundation of mutual respect. n nHave you ever stopped and asked yourself why your team doesn't start their selling efforts at the top? What is the basis of the relationship  more...

Restructuring: Changing Your Choice of Business Entity ...ers change, and management succession and exit strategies become more immediate concerns. As a result, initial tax and state law decisions need to be revisited, and when warranted, consideration of changes to a company's tax and legal structure may be advisable or necessary. This teleconference will provide you with a review the various alternative legal and tax structures, and the strategies  more...

Protecting Yourself From Client Violence ...ofession, such as social work, anticipating that they may become targets of violence from the very individuals they want to help. However, evidence suggests that violence perpetrated by clients or their family members toward practitioners is increasing across settings. Such workers are facing increasing risks in their jobs because of the nature of their work; the increasingly complex and  more...

Noise Control Design for Condominium and Multifamily Dwellings ...become much more sophisticated with respect to acoustical issues, largely because of the horror stories related to them by the media and their acquaintances. Buyers not only want a condominium unit that is quiet when the building is complete, but they also want assurance during the design and sales process that footfall noise from above and airborne noise from adjacent units will be adequately  more...

From Contact to Contract: The Ladder Approach to Managing a Sale ...is lead to lost opportunities, even with prospects who do become clients the process is difficult, fraught with worry and uncertainty, and wastes a great deal of the salesperson's time and energy. Managing a sale need not be chaotic. The ladder method is a logical progression process that will allow you to maintain complete control of the sales process, save time and energy by keeping your  more...