Instructor Led Federal Training - Training Resources

Wetland Regulation ...tlands - Learn what waters are regulated by the state and federal governments - Tips on avoiding common problems when it comes to wetland regulation - Get up to speed on proposed changes to the FWA - Stay up to date on judicial and administrative decisions IACET Learning Objectives - You will be able to define wetlands and waters. - You will be able to explain regulating wetlands and waters. -  more...

Employment Law From A to Z ...e than ever - the ability to navigate through the maze of federal and provincial employment laws is essential. At the same time, the changing economic landscape and the increasingly diverse workforce require that employers adapt quickly through hiring, managing and restructuring the workforce. Prevent the financially crippling employment law mistakes that plague employers in hard financial  more...

Economic Development Financing ...w market tax credits - without worry. Know what state and federal tax resources are available. Register today and get a game plan for ensuring your success. Benefits for You - Get up to speed on public finance issues - Learn the pros and cons of the various economic development incentives - Explore how to achieve green efficiency goals at the lowest possible cost - Grasp the key essentials of  more...

Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act Under the New Regulations ...hallenges in the workplace. Complying with both state and federal FMLA laws has always been complex, confusing and conflicting. Three significant events make it essential to update your knowledge of these new and revised laws: - Paid family leave in New Jersey - New comprehensive changes to the FMLA regulations - New FMLA leave for family of military personnel In addition, it is anticipated  more...

Trucking Litigation and D.O.T. Regulations ...ting seminar. You'll not only learn the essentials of the federal regulations, but you'll also get winning litigation tactics from our expert panel. Join your peers for this crash course and get the techniques you need to survive - and thrive - in this often daunting field. This seminar will provide: - Guidance on litigating a trucking case - get a road map to winning - Expert advice on D.O.T.  more...

Human Resource Fundamentals Get the HR training you need to avoid compliance confusion and expensive litigation. Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof policies. With a slew  more...

Tax-Exempt Organizations ...e practical answers to your most pressing questions about federal and California regulations. Register today and get an inside look at how to respond to confusing corporate, trust and tax issues related to tax-exempt organizations. Take advantage of this opportunity to make sure you stay current and stay out of trouble. Benefits for You - Stay abreast of the latest issues and new rules facing  more...

Payroll Compliance Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? Employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions for wage and hour violations are at an all-time high. In this environment, the potential costs to you and your company - both in terms of dollars and bad publicity - of mistakes in classifying employees, calculating compensable working time and overtime, and administering  more...

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability Learn to walk the tightrope of immigration law compliance - before you're faced with a government audit. In February 2008, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced stepped-up efforts against employers of undocumented immigrants, including more criminal prosecutions and higher civil fines. Many companies take a head-in-the-sand approach,  more...

Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays Get up to date on ADA amendments, new FMLA regulations and other cutting-edge leave issues. Do your employees ever need to show up for work? Sometimes it may seem like the answer is no. Laws regarding leave and time off benefits are among the most perplexing aspects of dealing with employees in today's workplace due to the various complex and confusing laws involved. The constantly evolving laws  more...

Complying With Federal and State Mortgage Lending Laws, and Other Developments in the Mortgage Market Concerned about how mortgage lending is changing - and how this affects your practices? Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to complying with mortgage lending laws in today's changing market. Hear about the latest changes to Minnesota mortgage originator laws. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding developments in mortgage financing. Find out how  more...

Employment-Related Records Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employment-related records issues. In one day you can learn a hassle-free way to keep your records audit-ready. Attend this seminar and get the legal and practical information you need to ensure compliance with recordkeeping laws. Developing and maintaining employment and business records are extremely important components of any  more...

Affordable Housing ... offer good homes for low-income families. Unfortunately, federal, state and local governments have complicated and meticulous guidelines that developers have to become familiar with. What does it take to stay in compliance? Find out at this seminar. Learn what your local government expects of developers in the area - and uncover information and resources that will help make the process less  more...

Cross-Border Tax Issues Cross-Border Tax Issues - Cross-border tax rules are confusing and numerous is your business at risk? Mistakes made in cross-border tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated cross-border issues. Learn from leading tax experts  more...

Recent Trends Involving the Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure Arrest, Search and Seizure - Are you tangled in a web of confusing arrest, search and seizure laws? Criminal procedure is a dynamic area of the law. Every day, courts refine rules concerning the law of arrest, custodial statements, search and seizure. Anyone involved in the criminal justice system must maintain an up-to-date awareness of changes in law enforcement. Attend this dynamic seminar  more...

Advanced Issues in Payroll: Problem Solving and Beyond Advanced Payroll Issues - Are you tangled in a web of confusing payroll and leave laws? In today s competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage your company s payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest rules and regulations such as the FLSA and compensable working time to keep labor costs down and consistent with legal  more...

Technology in the Workplace ...s up-to-date seminar and learn how to deal with state and federal laws, electronic document issues and personal technology use by employees. This seminar will red-flag potential problem areas and help you prevent liability and deal with problems after they arise. Benefits for You Manage the electronic storage of I-9 forms Overcome challenges with the retention of electronic documents with  more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Making the Distinction Employee vs. Independent Contractor - Learn how to differentiate between employees and independent contractors and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to independent contractors. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about Illinois new Employee Classification Act. You ll get  more...

Internet Tax Research ...ld, we re often asked to find information about state and federal tax issues sometimes at a moment s notice. Attend this teleconference and get the practical tips you need to be an effective Internet researcher. Get a firm grasp of how to research legislative history and case law. Find out exactly what you need to know about researching state and federal codes, as well as IRS service  more...

Natural Resources Damage Litigation ...damages have moved to the forefront of environmental law. Federal and state natural resource trustees have substantially stepped up their activities with respect to the natural resource damage assessments process and for recovery of alleged damages. Both federal and state resource trustees are blazing new ground in assessment and enforcement activities. This teleconference will cover  more...

Nuts, Bolts, Urban Myths and Sharks in the Water: Fundamentals of Federal Grants Law ...ters, an attorney with nationally recognized expertise in federal grants law, to review the essential elements of federal grants and subgrants from a legal perspective. Learn about the fundamentals of grant administration followed by a discussion of urban myths that is, commonly misunderstood provisions of federal grants and sharks in the waters high-risk areas that grantees and subgrantees  more...

Confidentiality of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Records ... and drug abuse patient records. Ms. Gordon will discuss federal and state laws applicable to these highly protected records and participants will review the circumstances under which these sensitive records may or may not be disclosed. A number of other issues that frequently arise with mental health and substance abuse records will be discussed, including how laws governing mental health  more...

Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters Wage and Hour Issues Surrounding Telecommuters - Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home either on a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the employee, allowing a nonexempt employee to work at home can lead to a minefield of wage and hour issues that an employer must carefully navigate to  more...

Creating and Maintaining a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy: New Laws and Recent Trends Creating a Domestic Partner Benefits Policy - Many employers offer benefits to the domestic partners of their employees. However, employers frequently struggle with various legal and administrative questions such as what benefits to offer, what type proof of domestic partnership should be requested, how to tax the benefits and if they are required to or prohibited from offering certain benefits.  more...