1.0 HRCI & SHRM Credits: Costly FMLA Investigation Mistakes And How to Avoid Them

DATE: Wed, Jun 12, 2019

TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT

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The winter cold is now behind us, and it’s almost time for sunny weather and outdoor activities. With summer temperatures on the horizon, employers should anticipate FMLA abuse. Many employers rely on inexpensive investigative tools, such as social media sites to identify FMLA abuse. But courts are making it increasingly difficult to rely on such tools to prove their employees are committing FMLA fraud. Attorney DeAndre’ Harris will provide an overview of what protections employees are entitled to under the FMLA and will provide practical guidance for preventing employees from abusing those protections.

The first 60 minutes DeAndre’ Harris will present on the above topic. The remaining time will be devoted to Q&A and an insight into BASIC's FMLA Administration.

Presented by DeAndre’ Harris
DeAndre' advises employers on various aspects of labor and employment law, including disability and leave issues, wage and hour issues, termination and retirement, and workplace safety and health compliance. He also litigates cases for commercial and employment clients and conducts internal investigations surrounding discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. From advances in technology to the changing demographic of the workforce, labor and employment laws are rapidly evolving. DeAndre' provides clients with the foresight necessary to remain compliant in today's ever-changing workforce. Identifying potential risks within organizations before they occur is one of his specialties – it's a proactive approach to problem solving that prevents issues from ever taking place. DeAndre' approaches each situation from the client perspective and uncovers what outcome the client will see as a success, and then tailors his guidance around that desired result.



BASIC's webinar is approved for 1.0 HRCI and 1 SHRM-CP credits for advanced professional credentials for HR professionals worldwide. Credits are only available for live attendance.

1.0 HRCI & SHRM Credits: Harassment, Discrimination and Workplace Violence

DATE: Wed, Jul 24, 2019

TIME: 2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT

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This session covers what an employer needs to know and do surrounding sexual harassment and offensive behaviors that could be considered harassment. We will discuss company policy relating to harassment in the workplace and conclude with an understanding of what roles and responsibilities management has when an employee feels he/she is being harassed in the workplace.

Program Summary

• Understand what workplace discrimination is and why it is illegal


• Identify different types of sex harassment & discrimination


• Recognize the requirements of harassment & discrimination laws


• Help prevent sex harassment & discrimination in the workplace


• What can be done about work place violence

Joe Aitchison will present for 60 minutes regarding the above topic. The remainder of the time will be devoted to Q&A and information regarding BASIC's Services.

BASIC's webinar is approved for 1.0 HRCI and 1.0 SHRM-CP credits for advanced professional credentials for HR professionals worldwide. Credits are for live attendance only.

Presented by Joe Aitchison, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHRS 
Joe is Vice President of BASIC, an HR Technology Company, providing employer solutions in the area of human resources and benefit administration. Services include payroll, unemployment, COBRA, FLEX, FMLA, and HR outsource services. In his current role, Mr. Aitchison is responsible for regulatory compliance and is BASIC’s resident expert on employment practice and benefits. He provides guidance on HR best practice to BASIC’s 15,000 clients nationally. He is a known frequent national speaker at conferences, presenting on “Employer Best Practice”, FMLA, ACA compliance, employee benefits, and employment related federal regulations

1.0 HRCI & SHRM Credits: Compliant Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans

DATE: Wed, Aug 14, 2019

TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT

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Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) have been around for several years and they are still widely used by employers of various sizes. Because of their long history and wide-use, sponsors of FSAs tend to overlook various legal pitfalls that may arise in the administration of FSAs. This webinar will provide an overview of Medical and Dependent Care FSAs, an explanation of the factors that employers should consider when adopting FSAs, and identification of the specific issues that can make the proper administration of FSAs challenging.

The first 60 minutes Tripp VanderWal will present on the above topic. The remaining time will be devoted to Q&A and an insight into BASIC's FSA Administration.

Presented by Tripp VanderWal
Tripp VanderWal is a member of the employee benefit and executive compensation practice group at Miller Johnson. He advises private, public and non-profit employers of all sizes in all areas of employee benefits. Mr. VanderWal has experience in employee benefit plans, including: group health plans; Section 125 cafeteria plans; disability plans, 401(k) plans, ESOPs, 403(b) plans; 457 deferred compensation plans; and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Mr. VanderWal counsels employers with benefit plan design; drafting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other employee communications; assisting employers with regulatory compliance, including audits. In addition, he assists employers in complying with federal and state laws data privacy laws and in responding to breaches of personal information. He earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law.  He is also a CPA having earned a Masters in Accounting from University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.



BASIC's webinar is approved for 1.0 HRCI and 1 SHRM-CP credits for advanced professional credentials for HR professionals worldwide. Credits are only available for live attendance.

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