Knowing how to plan, conduct, and document internal workplace investigations is increasingly important in today’s complicated employment landscape. Investigations are needed for routine reasons such as improving workplace morale, employment handbook revisions, assessing employer policies and benefit offerings, and more. Responding to employee complaints and suspected employee misconduct are more concerning investigation triggers.

When employees and employers are courting, optimism prevails. Because of this, many employment agreements are negotiated without a future “break-up” in mind. Things are overlooked and promises are made within an agreement without appreciating all the practicalities involved with executing agreement terms. And then when employees and employers look to part ways, drafting a fair and enforceable severance agreement becomes a more challenging endeavor. Learn about new legal obstacles and solutions you need to consider when negotiating and drafting executive employment and severance agreements during this webcast.

The Supreme Court’s Harvard decision, other current events, and changing DEI sentiments are putting DEI programming in the crosshairs. Many employers, including law firms, have recognized the well-documented business benefits of policies focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In addition to being an effective business strategy, DEI programs also reflect an organization's values and is a visible statement of an organization’s commitment to creating a harmonious, socially responsible, and culturally diverse organization. But the laws that prevent invidious employment discrimination may also restrict employer efforts to increase DEI, too. There is no “DEI exception” to the Title VII prohibition on considering race, gender, etc. in any employment decision, policy, or practice. And today many employers find themselves scrambling to develop authentic DEI policies that meet the demands of an evolving legal framework and an unpredictable - often increasing critical - public forum.

Retirement plan sponsors have plenty on their minds, from participation rates and plan fees to regulatory compliance and fiduciary issues. Amongst those issues are two “day-to-day” areas – recordkeeping agreements and payroll – that have the potential to become bigger headaches if not properly monitored. Recordkeeping agreements, which detail day-to-day administration of a retirement plan as well as set forth the plan administrator and recordkeeper obligations, can be quite extensive in scope. The Department of Labor has taken to reviewing them and providing guidance surrounding their contents – all of which may come under scrutiny during a plan investigation. Similarly, payroll can also lead to sticky situations, from improper deductions to classification of employees to common errors with contributions. This webcast will explore aspects of recordkeeping agreements and payroll that, if not managed with care, could keep retirement plan sponsors up at night. With a short investment of time, you can learn how to help clients get ahead of costly errors and delays by identifying key potential pain points and what steps can be taken to avoid them.

If you provide legal counsel and guidance on plan administration for any employer sponsoring an employee benefit plan -- particularly 501(c)(3) and governmental employers -- you don’t want to miss this annual program. This premier virtual employee benefits webcast covers issues primarily relevant to the benefit plans of medium and large employers. Speakers include numerous government representatives, expert practitioners, ERISA litigators, and in-house counsel.
Join us online for a deep dive and get an authoritative update from leading professionals working with private, non-profit, and governmental employers – including representatives from the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Be equipped to guide your clients on needed changes to plan provisions, human resources, employment agreements and plan operations, and stay current on the most recent regulations, court opinions, and best practices in this area.

If you provide legal counsel and guidance on plan administration for any employer sponsoring an employee benefit plan -- particularly 501(c)(3) and governmental employers -- you don’t want to miss this annual program. This premier virtual employee benefits webcast covers issues primarily relevant to the benefit plans of medium and large employers. Speakers include numerous government representatives, expert practitioners, ERISA litigators, and in-house counsel.
Join us online for a deep dive and get an authoritative update from leading professionals working with private, non-profit, and governmental employers – including representatives from the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Be equipped to guide your clients on needed changes to plan provisions, human resources, employment agreements and plan operations, and stay current on the most recent regulations, court opinions, and best practices in this area.

If you provide legal counsel and guidance on plan administration for any employer sponsoring an employee benefit plan -- particularly 501(c)(3) and governmental employers -- you don’t want to miss this annual program. This premier virtual employee benefits webcast covers issues primarily relevant to the benefit plans of medium and large employers. Speakers include numerous government representatives, expert practitioners, ERISA litigators, and in-house counsel.
Join us online for a deep dive and get an authoritative update from leading professionals working with private, non-profit, and governmental employers – including representatives from the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Be equipped to guide your clients on needed changes to plan provisions, human resources, employment agreements and plan operations, and stay current on the most recent regulations, court opinions, and best practices in this area.

If you provide legal counsel and guidance on plan administration for any employer sponsoring an employee benefit plan -- particularly 501(c)(3) and governmental employers -- you don’t want to miss this annual program. This premier virtual employee benefits webcast covers issues primarily relevant to the benefit plans of medium and large employers. Speakers include numerous government representatives, expert practitioners, ERISA litigators, and in-house counsel.
Join us online for a deep dive and get an authoritative update from leading professionals working with private, non-profit, and governmental employers – including representatives from the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Be equipped to guide your clients on needed changes to plan provisions, human resources, employment agreements and plan operations, and stay current on the most recent regulations, court opinions, and best practices in this area.

If you provide legal counsel and guidance on plan administration for any employer sponsoring an employee benefit plan -- particularly 501(c)(3) and governmental employers -- you don’t want to miss this annual program. This premier virtual employee benefits webcast covers issues primarily relevant to the benefit plans of medium and large employers. Speakers include numerous government representatives, expert practitioners, ERISA litigators, and in-house counsel.
Join us online for a deep dive and get an authoritative update from leading professionals working with private, non-profit, and governmental employers – including representatives from the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Be equipped to guide your clients on needed changes to plan provisions, human resources, employment agreements and plan operations, and stay current on the most recent regulations, court opinions, and best practices in this area.

If you provide legal counsel and guidance on plan administration for any employer sponsoring an employee benefit plan -- particularly 501(c)(3) and governmental employers -- you don’t want to miss this annual program. This premier virtual employee benefits webcast covers issues primarily relevant to the benefit plans of medium and large employers. Speakers include numerous government representatives, expert practitioners, ERISA litigators, and in-house counsel.
Join us online for a deep dive and get an authoritative update from leading professionals working with private, non-profit, and governmental employers – including representatives from the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Be equipped to guide your clients on needed changes to plan provisions, human resources, employment agreements and plan operations, and stay current on the most recent regulations, court opinions, and best practices in this area.