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The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues Benefits strong Today's economic struggles demand a thorough knowledge of contracts - know your risks before you sign. /strong Keep your risks to a minimum and your profits to a maximum. Construction contracts can help you do this and much more! Sign up for this seminar and get a working understanding of contracts to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss in today's uncertain economic  more...

Current Issues in Storm Water Regulation Benefits strong Storm water regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? /strong From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What are the most effective storm water sampling techniques? What new case  more...

Sales and Use Tax ...ales and use tax complexities that confound many business owners. You'll find out what's taxable, the best way to handle multistate issues and how to survive sales tax audits. Don't end up with the penalties and interest that are so dangerous for your budget in this volatile economy - sign up today! Benefits for You - Stay off the revenue department's radar with compliant tax practices - Don't  more...

Managing Construction Projects Benefits strong Are you asking for construction claims and litigation - without even realizing it? /strong From preconstruction issues to project closeout, managing the construction process is complex. To maintain control and minimize the risks inherent in the construction process, you must stay current on construction issues and trends. Whether you're new to the profession or very experienced,  more...

Prevailing Wage Law Benefits strong Discover no-hassle ways to comply with prevailing wage law - and get the job done! /strong Prevailing wage is a mandatory component of many public works projects. Unfortunately, the law often raises more questions than it answers. What is the prevailing wage? What paperwork do I need? How can I avoid liability and complaints? What if I need help? Let's start with this seminar.  more...

Construction Lien Law and Other Payment Rights Benefits strong Understanding mechanics' liens, stop notices and payment bonds - Don't be caught off guard! /strong Attend this seminar and learn strategies for tackling lien and bond issues in any project. Find out how to efficiently collect payment for your work or supplies - or protect your property from unwarranted liens. Or, if you're an attorney, learn how to properly advise your clients  more...

Public Contract Code Requirements and Competitive Bidding Benefits strong Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement with ease. /strong California public entities undertaking construction projects face comprehensive public contracting statutes and a contentious claims environment, which combine to pose legal and practice challenges unique to public construction. The faculty, from one of California's leading public  more...

Managing Construction Projects Benefits strong Don't lose valuable time and money - join us and find out how to improve your project management skills. /strong Make sure your projects are completed on time and within budget - minus costly claims and lawsuits. Staying current on construction issues and trends has never been this important and it's never been this easy. Attend this seminar and hear industry professionals share  more...

AIA Contracts Benefits strong Know what you're getting into before you sign your next AIA contract. /strong Help is available for understanding complex AIA contract provisions - get it now, before you wind up with costly delays or time-consuming lawsuits. Join us for this seminar and get a solid understanding of commonly used AIA documents and how to use them to minimize your liability. Discover how to  more...

Employment Standards Act Benefits strong Get the training you need to avoid compliance confusion, complaints and penalties. /strong Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and penalties that plague employers in today's workplace. Register for this seminar and get the Employment Standards Act savvy your company has been looking for. Let local experts teach you how to create compliant practices and bulletproof  more...

Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits Benefits strong Unemployment insurance disputes can be complex and involve many different factors. /strong Attend this seminar and learn how to achieve prompt and cost-efficient resolutions to your employee benefit claims. You will get expert advice on how to evaluate different situations and determine if a former employee is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Learn how to address  more...

Economic Development Financing Benefits strong Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in economic development financing. /strong Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding economic development financing. Ease your economic development financing worries - find out what to do now until the economy is back on track.. Solve your toughest problems  more...

Building Codes Benefits strong Don't just guess - know that your project is code-compliant. /strong Prevent mistakes and fines before they happen. Come to this seminar and find out how building code compliance at the front end will save you from headaches, charges and costly project delays throughout the building process. Register today and hear experts simplify building code issues and help you stay out of  more...

EEOC Compliance Save on costly discrimination lawsuits - keep your company's policies up to date. Stay informed of current issues and recent law changes to minimize your risk for discrimination charges - or even a lawsuit. Attend this seminar and get a comprehensive look at what you need to know to protect your organization from costly legal troubles. Discover the key accommodation requirements and proper  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...

LLCs: Advanced Planning and Latest Trends Steer clear of the common pitfalls that plague LLCs. Choosing the proper business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing LLCs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding forming, operating  more...

Tricks, Traps and Ploys Used in Construction Scheduling Protect your project - understand the risk and benefits of the construction schedule. Efficiently plan and construct your next project - join us for this seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues surrounding construction scheduling. You'll gain an understanding of CPM as both a claims analysis tool and management tool. Register today to gain the practical insight you need to deal with any  more...

Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Law Use inventive techniques to get through the zoning and land development process in one piece. Go beyond zoning basics and learn what you need to know to succeed in land development. You'll learn what makes a project successful and how to present an effective case in the land use process. Register today and discover new strategies for preparing complete applications, working with local boards and  more...

Negotiating, Documenting and Enforcing Arkansas Leases Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of residential and commercial leases. Register today for this informative seminar and get critical insight on negotiating, documenting and enforcing leases in Arkansas. You'll find out what you should include in the lease to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default. Gain a better understanding  more...

Workplace Investigations Master the ins and outs of workplace investigations before you're faced with a lawsuit. Join us for this innovative seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues surrounding workplace investigations in New York. Understand the intricacies of properly conducting, concluding and documenting an investigation. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding interviewing. Avoid problems down the road  more...

Using OCIPs and CCIPs ... learn the intricacies of OCIPs and CCIPs. Increasingly, owners and contractors are turning to OCIPs and CCIPs to insure some or all parties to a construction project. Whether you're the sponsor of a program or an enrolled party in someone else's program, this seminar will help you navigate the complexities of contract language, bid credits, administrative procedures and coverage issues that  more...

Employee Discharge and Documentation When can flawed documentation be worse than none at all? Recent cases emphasize that conducting an effective investigation is critical when it comes to human rights and discrimination complaints. You need practical strategies to address sensitive issues in the workplace - including a solid performance management strategy that will limit your liability and minimize potential damages. Register for  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...

The 8 Greatest Estate Planning Techniques Master the intricacies of estate planning today and help your clients plan for tomorrow. Help your clients save money and tears down the road - learn all the latest and most effective techniques for dealing with the uncertainty of estate planning in today's politically charged atmosphere. The estate tax may change, but your clients' peace of mind doesn't need to. Give your clients the security  more...

Employee Handbooks: Everything You Need to Know to Keep You Out of Trouble Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of employee handbooks. Is it better to have an employee handbook or not to have one in today's litigious society? Will regulatory agencies look at your company more favorably, and what will they look for? Is it better to write your own or order one online? Long or short? How often to update it? These and other pertinent questions will be the topic  more...

Construction Management/Design-Build How to avoid the pitfalls of ­­­construction management and design-build - what you don't know could hurt you. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to construction management and design-build. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about risk management. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to  more...

Eminent Domain Learn how to navigate through complex eminent domain procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues related to eminent domain. You'll gain a clear understanding of appraising in eminent domain assignments. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about condemnation lawsuits. These are just a few of the valuable  more...

Fully Funded vs. Self-Funded Health Benefits: Which Option Is Best for Your Organization? Meet the challenges ahead - discover which funding option is best for your health benefits plan. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the components of an effective benefit strategy. Understand the intricacies of HRAs, FSAs and HSAs. Get a handle on the risks and potential rewards of self-funding your health plans. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your  more...

Construction Insurance, Bonding and Liens Stop insurance nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to construction insurance, bonding and liens. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about Alabama mechanics lien law. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

Managing Absenteeism Do you have the latest and most effective strategies for managing absenteeism in your company? Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on managing employee absences in New Brunswick. Understand the intricacies of attendance management. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding human rights. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out  more...

Collecting Construction Payments Yes, you can collect your payments without fear! What every construction professional needs to know. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to collecting construction payments. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about extras and changes. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues  more...

How to Prevent the Potential Hazards of Green Design Green buildings are taking the LEED®. Don't just get in line - get ahead Stay ahead of the curve - learn how to incorporate sustainable designs into your next project. The green building industry is gaining market share and still growing. Green is everywhere - but how do you make it work in your project? Sign up for this seminar and get the knowledge you need to separate green design hype from  more...

Mitigation of Damage to Structures Adjacent to Construction Sites in Urban Environments Do you have the most effective strategies for mitigating damages to structures adjacent to construction sites? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to mitigating damages to adjacent structures in urban environments. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about building damages. You'll get an inside look  more...

Builders Liens Exercise your lien rights and be prepared for any legal battles on the horizon - Don't be caught off guard! Attend this seminar and get a solid understanding of the key legal issues that commonly arise on construction projects in British Columbia in relation to builders liens - and an up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in the law. You'll learn about related topics essential to  more...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End The basics are the same in good times and in bad - learn them from the experts. Developing real estate is tough - its even tougher in a down economy. Learn what others are doing to maneuver through and succeed in these challenging times. Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered? This seminar  more...

Construction Management/Design-Build What you don't know can hurt you - stay informed on construction management and design-build. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on how construction projects are undertaken today. Understand the intricacies of two widely recognized methods - design-build and construction management. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding these delivery methods and the respective risk  more...

The Development Approval Process Don't get lost on the road to development approval. Can't figure out how to get through complicated application, development review and other approval stages? Don't panic - get the guidance you need at this informative seminar. You'll learn about land use application and entitlements within the Las Vegas Valley, specifically for the planning and development departments. Discover strategies for  more...

Human Resource Audits: Auditing Your Procedures, Documentation and Policies Take the headaches out of HR audits - learn essential strategies for staying in compliance. Join us for this seminar and learn how to ensure your human resource forms, policies and procedures are compliant with the law. You'll also learn how human resource audits can help keep your office and your company on the cutting edge of human resource administration. Attend and you'll discover a road map  more...

Evictions: Residential and Commercial Learn how to navigate through complex eviction procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to handling residential and commercial evictions in Maine. Hear about the latest trends in leasing. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding notices to terminate and quit. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws  more...

Plan Reading and Scheduling How to avoid the pitfalls of plan reading and scheduling - what you don't know could hurt you. Attend this seminar and learn about the importance of documentation in the successful prosecution of construction projects, with special emphasis on the construction plans and progress schedules. Find out how to read, understand and interrelate all the parts of construction drawings - plans, sections,  more...

Construction Claims Don't let claims sneak up on you - learn the right way to avoid them and handle them when they do happen. You can learn, in just one day, how to better manage and mitigate any claims that arise on your next construction project. Our experienced professionals will give you knowledge to minimize or avoid construction claims without losing valuable project time or money. All you have to do is enroll  more...

Groundwater Wells, Rights and Uses in Arizona End confusion in the groundwater maze. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to the legal and technical issues of groundwater wells, rights and use. Hear about the latest trends in water well design and site selection. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding well sharing agreements. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws and changing  more...

Commercial Real Estate Finance in Challenging Times Make the deal happen even in a shaky economy - avoid the mistakes that kill commercial real estate transactions. These are not just hard times, but perhaps the hardest times we've seen in our careers - take this opportunity to sharpen your skills and confidently handle real estate financing. Attend this seminar and gain the tools you need to make an educated decision in any challenge. Today's  more...

Workplace Privacy and Human Rights Discover how to navigate the minefields of workplace privacy and human rights with ease. Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the latest trends on how privacy and human rights laws apply in the workplace. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about employee monitoring, including email and Internet surveillance. You'll get an  more...

Change Orders Stop change order nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. As a professional involved in construction projects, you know how important it is for change orders to accurately reflect the intent of all parties. Hastily negotiated and vaguely drafted change orders fail to express the intent of parties and - more often than not - lead to unwanted and unnecessary disputes.  more...

Commercial Leases Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in commercial leasing. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to handling commercial leasing terms and current issues. Hear about important commercial lease terms, including assignment and subletting. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding commercial lease documentation systems. Find out how  more...

How Design Documents Can Prevent or Cause Construction Claims Stop construction claim nightmares in their tracks - get on the right track from the start. Join us for this must-attend seminar and gain a clear understanding of the relationship of design documents to construction claims. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of risk management issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding claims without worry. Avoid problems down the road by  more...

Building Codes Don't just guess - know that your project is code-compliant. Avoid having to re-build your building - and prevent mistakes and fines before they happen. Come to this seminar and be proactive in learning about the latest changes to building codes, especially since we have the new objective-based code. Register today and find out what building problems the industry is facing and how to prevent  more...

Basic Commercial Leases Get practical ways of dealing with commercial leasing issues from experienced practitioners. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on key issues in lease negotiations. Understand the intricacies of the current state of the New York commercial market. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding assignment and subletting. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and  more...

Approval and Funding of Infrastructure Discover how to navigate the minefields of infrastructure approval and funding. Colorado and the West face increasing needs for infrastructure, including highways, transit, electrical transmission, power, pipelines and water. At the same time, securing financing and governmental approvals for such infrastructure is often becoming more difficult. Attend this one-day seminar and get both essential  more...

Affordable Housing Learn how to build compliant housing the community can afford - using a process you can afford. Shelter is a basic human need - but not everybody can afford decent housing. It falls to developers to 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  more...

Eminent Domain for Attorneys ...h the property owner and the condemning agency. Property owners entitled to just compensation need be aware of and planning for the exercise of eminent domain. Condemning agencies must also maintain their skills in this area in order to properly represent the public and to ensure that property owners are treated fairly. Register today to get the most recent updates in eminent domain law.  more...

Coastal Engineering and Land Use Issues Stay up to speed and in compliance - learn the facts about coastal regulations and land use issues. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the Coastal Zone Management Act. Understand the intricacies of regulations related to streams, wetlands and buffers. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding the one-stop coordination express permitting program. Avoid problems down  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...

Understanding the Current CGL Policy Understanding the Current CGL Policy - Discover how to navigate the minefields of CGL policies with ease. Attend this enlightening seminar and enhance your understanding of the current CGL policy. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about independent counsel issues. You ll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing issues surrounding  more...

Legal Issues in Construction Disputes-Three Key Questions Legal Issues in Construction Disputes - Over the last 20 years, the construction industry has changed significantly. Different delivery systems have developed making less relevant the traditional design-bid-build structure upon which most construction disputes have been decided. There has also been a substantial effort to use damage waivers and liability limits as a means of controlling runaway  more...

Understanding California's Public Construction Bidding Process The Construction Bidding Process - Learn how to navigate through complex public bidding procedures and prevent costly mistakes. Are you a construction contractor or subcontractor considering bidding on public contracts, but want to understand the process better? Are you employed by a public agency that wants to take advantage of construction contracting options while minimizing the likelihood  more...

Ethics for Accountants Ethics for Accountants - Protect your organization know the ins and outs of ethics for accountants. In today s post-Sarbanes-Oxley and litigious world, CPAs continue to have substantial exposure both to regulatory discipline and as defendants in litigation. This comprehensive seminar will bring you up to date on the ethical rules and practices governing accountants. Register today and get  more...

Financial Statement Analysis: Understand and Interpret Financial Results for Better Management, Investment and Credit Decisions Financial Statement Analysis - Spot the key performance indicators found and sometimes hidden in financial statements. Financial statement analysis is one of the most complicated and time-consuming tasks you ll face, but it is a key means of determining the financial health of a company financial statements often contain a gold mine of information if you know what to look for. Join us for  more...

Understanding Land and Title Surveys Understanding Land and Title Surveys - End confusion on the survey maze. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on different types of surveys and maps. Understand the intricacies of survey exception and survey reading. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding positional accuracy and mapping standards. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company  more...

Condominium and Homeowners' Associations: Understanding the Issues ...owners' Associations - What you don t know can hurt you stay updated on condominium issues and make your next project hassle-free. The increasing popularity of condominiums and planned communities in Washington is causing new and challenging legal issues to arise almost daily. Are you prepared to confidently address the questions and concerns associated with developing and operating these  more...

The Basics of Employment Claims, Workers' Compensation Claims and the Interplay Between the Two Employment and Workers' Compensation Claims - Protect your organization know how labor laws interact with workers compensation. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to defenses to workers compensation claims. Hear about the latest trends in workers compensation law. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding reasonable accommodation. Find out how  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...

Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees Minimizing Credit Card Processing Fees - For most retailers, payment processing costs represent more than 2 percent of sales. Effective management can reduce these costs by one third or more and the savings can be even more dramatic for retailers selling through direct marketing channels such as e-commerce, mail and telephone orders, and infomercials where processing costs can run 50 percent  more...

The Financial Consultant s Role on Your Construction Projects and Capital Investments The Financial Consultant's Role on Your Project Design Team - If you have a multimillion-dollar capital project involving design, engineering and construction and you want to make sure the project is delivered within your budget, you will want to attend this teleconference. Many companies start large construction projects and do not know what the estimated payback will be in terms of increased  more...

When Wages are Not FICA Wages When Wages are Not FICA Wages - Do you know what is not considered wages by the IRS, thereby exempting those monies from FICA tax? If not, this teleconference will be beneficial to you in helping reduce employer liability for FICA taxes on money that is not wages. You already know that any cash or non-cash remuneration received for employment, unless specifically exempt, is considered wages  more...

All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act but Didn't Know to Ask All You Need to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - As the economy falters and the credit crisis continues, help keep your business out of a lawsuit by better understanding and learning more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, who is affected, what debts are covered, who enforces it and how you can collect more money while following the law. Failing to properly train  more...

Writing Job Descriptions Are Your Job Descriptions Effective? - Sign up for this teleconference and get insider knowledge on writing job descriptions. Find out how to create and maintain job descriptions to increase employee productivity and decrease potential liability. Learn the essentials of what to include and what not to include in your job descriptions. Our expert speaker will provide practical insight on  more...

Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services Boot Camp for QuickBooks by Lorman Education Services - In 90 information-packed minutes, you ll learn what you need to know to perform the most common QuickBooks tasks: setting up the accounting system, writing checks, invoicing customers and receiving payments, and entering and paying bills. You ll explore the meaning of critical QuickBooks concepts like opening balance equity, undeposited  more...

Risk Assessment: Identify, Prioritize and Quantify Risk Within Your Manufacturing Operations Root Cause Risk Assessment - Risk assessment is now becoming an integral part of doing business in the present-day complex industrial world. All new projects and process and manufacturing operations require that businesses and companies perform risk assessments to proactively identify potential inherent risks and take steps to mitigate these risks to acceptable levels (to protect workers and  more...

Planning for Renovation Projects Planning for Renovation Projects - As construction costs skyrocket, renovation of existing buildings become an attractive alternate. Besides cost savings, recycling buildings is becoming a green choice to facility development. The available national standards for renovation of existing buildings is peaking and solidifying the standard approach to existing building renovations. This  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ... affect the general contractor, other subcontractors, and owners and developers. This teleconference will provide best practice procedures for prequalifying subcontractors and managing subcontractor default risk. It will also provide guidance for steps to take in the event a default occurs. Instituting a formal prequalification process and being prepared to take action in the event of a default  more...

Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process Due Diligence in the Real Estate Process - This teleconference will provide an overview of the due diligence process to ensure a sound investment decision is made at the outset regarding site acquisition and its future prospects for development depending upon the state of title, availability of utilities, ability to obtain permits or approvals, review of financial documents and environmental  more...

A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program A Practical Approach to Developing a Wellness Program - Wellness is a proven strategy for keeping employees healthy and controlling health costs. You will learn practical tips on how to develop a successful wellness program for your employees from one of the most experienced wellness professionals in the country. You will find out how you can develop your program so that employees participate and  more...

Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - This teleconference will explore the additions, modifications and extensions made by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to the energy tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and will analyze structures that may be employed to monetize or shift the tax credits and other attributes from the developer of  more...

Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums Proactive Strategies to Reduce Your Workers' Compensation Premiums - Workers Compensation, born of a Prussian social insurance scheme, has morphed into a complex medico-legal quagmire that serves neither the interests of the employee, nor the employer. However, by understanding that workers compensation is more than insurance, simple tools may be employed to reduce the likelihood of incurring  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...

Behavioral Based Interviewing: From Planning to Execution Behavioral-Based Interviewing - This teleconference is adapted from the Competency Management Incorporated award-winning behavioral-based interviewer training programs. You will gain practical information on how to build and conduct highly effective and legally defensible interviews. Topics cover the appropriate information you should be going after, how to obtain it and how to evaluate it in a  more...

Loan Participations: Agreement, Servicing, and Maintenance Loan Participations: Agreement Servicing and Maintenance - Recent adverse events in the United States financial markets such as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and the attendant failures of several financial institutions small and large have increased the internal and external scrutiny of the financial assets in the portfolios of the remaining financial institutions. Particular  more...

The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? - This teleconference provides a technical overview of the Section 199 deduction. Participants will review the various requirements of Section 199, as well as fact patterns/examples illustrating these requirements. Attendees will be able to understand the requirements for calculating the Section 199 deduction, including qualified  more...

Workplace Wellbeing: The Path to Enhanced Productivity Managing Workplace Health - Many Canadian companies are at the forefront of a growing global recognition that business productivity is both positively and negatively affected by workforce health. Whereas HR was previously focused on managing health care costs, attention is now increasingly directed towards managing health and wellness initiatives aimed at improving workforce health on a  more...

HSAs HRAs FSAs How They Can Reduce Your Cost and Increase Your Benefits Concerned about rising health insurance costs and how your company may be impacted? Costs of health insurance continue to soar and you need to become ever more creative in establishing your employee benefit programs. Attend this innovative seminar and learn how to supplement your medical insurance plan with other benefit programs to keep costs in check and still offer full medical coverage.  more...

Profitable Strategies for Distressed Real Estate Investment Properties Discover the most profitable strategies for distressed property investment. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on issues related to foreclosed and pre-foreclosed property. Understand the intricacies of purchasing real estate using your 401(k). Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding government-owned and bank-owned property. Avoid problems down the road by protecting  more...

Performance Evaluations of Employees Is your performance management driving business results? Even with a recession, the talent war rages on. Good people who embody your culture and give you their discretionary effort are hard to find and often hard to keep. Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding performance monitoring and coaching. Solve your toughest problems  more...

Buying and Selling a Business and Business Valuations Ensure nothing gets overlooked get on the road to success in business sales, purchase and valuation. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on structure issues. Understand the intricacies of purchase and sale agreements. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding closing documents. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company find out exactly what  more...