• The Biden OT regulations. What the old rules said and what changes you might have already made.
• The federal ruling. Unpack the litigation and what, exactly, the federal judge ruled.
• The implications. Learn how this ruling restrains the DOL’s ability to set salary rates for exempt workers.
• Prospects for appeal. Should you wait for an appeal or act now to reclassify hourly employees to exempt?
• Rethinking changes already in effect. What to do if you already announced raises for Jan. 1, 2025, when higher salaries were supposed to go into effect.
• Re-reclassifying employees. A step-by-step guide to reclassifying hourly workers to exempt status and resume not paying overtime.
• What about morale? How to explain the changes and navigate conversations with employees.

• Retention periods. Discover exactly how long to retain various documents, including applications, résumés, FMLA forms, payroll records, leave requests, medical data, benefits information and more.
• Document storage. Understand the proper way to organize documents, which ones need to be maintained in separate files and how electronic storage rules differ from those for paper storage.
• Reasonable accommodation records. Correctly handle requests related to disabilities, pregnancy impairments, religious objections to vaccinations and genetic information.
• Indispensable records. Learn which records should never be deleted and why, as well as the requirements for storing and deleting communication records.
• Personnel file requests. Know what to do when lawyers or employees ask to review personnel files—this varies by state and timing of the request.
• I-9 updates. Stay updated on the new form and procedures, and learn about the new rules for remote examination if you use E-Verify.

• Who is covered under USERRA? Learn which employees and applicants qualify for protection.
• Discrimination defined. Explore real-world examples of military-related discrimination from court cases.
• Handling leave requests. Understand what documentation you can request and how to process USERRA leave.
• “As if they never left” compliance. Manage payroll, benefits and seniority for returning service members.
• Interplay with other laws. Discover how USERRA works alongside ADA and FMLA, especially for military families.
• For-cause discharge rules. Educate supervisors on the one-year protection for returning service members and how to prove discharge decisions unrelated to service.
• Lessons from USERRA cases. Avoid common employer pitfalls with insights from recent court decisions.

• The latest changes. Discover recent changes with 1099s, along with 8 airtight steps for completing 1099s that will keep the IRS off your back.
• Reporting requirements. Box-by-box reporting requirements for 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC, and when you may need to file both.
• E-filing credentials. What is an e-filing credential, how do you get one and what happens if you don’t?
• Filing 1099s. 3 crucial rules to determine if you need to file 1099 forms, and why you might need to give 1099s to employees, too—not just independent contractors.
• Taxpayer IDs. How to tell if a contractor’s Taxpayer ID Number is legit, and what to do if it’s not.
• Protect your company. The 6 crucial moves to activate the safe harbor for de minimis math errors.
• Leveraging available tools. Two free IRS services that should wipe out penalties for filing incorrect forms.

• Leave as an accommodation. Understand when leave may not qualify as a reasonable accommodation, and when it may be required for cases of infertility, miscarriage, abortion and more.
• Guaranteed accommodations. The 4 accommodations the EEOC says you can’t question — no doc notes, no forms, no delay.
• Top practical accommodations. Easy-to-implement, practical accommodations that won’t unduly disrupt the workplace while complying with the law.
• Lessons from the courtroom. Insights from recent EEOC lawsuits under the PWFA and notable settlements.
• Compliant break rooms. Steps to create a PUMP Act-compliant milk-expression space tailored to your industry.
• Accommodation best practices. How to accommodate pregnancy-related issues like morning sickness, lifting restrictions and bed-rest orders.

• The right forms the right way. Understand who has to file specific forms, which forms to file with the IRS and who has to e-file their 1095s.
• Coverage affordability. Understand if the health coverage you offer is “affordable” and provides “minimum value.”
• Penalties and safe harbors. Understand possible penalties, the necessity of coverage waivers and how affordability “safe harbors” can help you avoid the employer mandate penalty.
• Cafeteria plans. How cafeteria plan benefits and wellness benefits factor into the affordable/minimum value determinations.
• Completing forms correctly. Learn how to track the data you need, what the big deal is with Line 15 reporting and more.
• Reporting the right way. Determine which reporting regimen will work best for you (the IRS gives you three options).

• Employer do’s and don’ts. Which accommodations are required under the ADA, FMLA, the PWFA and PUMP Act.
• Supreme Court actions. It’s almost impossible to turn down a religious accommodation request without objective, concrete evidence that making the accommodation will impact your bottom line.
• When is it time to terminate? What to do when accommodations aren’t working, including when you can legally say “no” and terminate the worker.
• FMLA vs. ADA. Know the difference between FMLA leave for health issues and reasonable accommodations under the ADA.
• Essential job functions. See exactly what your job descriptions must say about “essential” and non-essential functions.
• Step-by-step interactive process. Find out exactly what you must do (and document) when an employee requests an accommodation.
• Accommodation resources. Discover resources for finding the best possible accommodation for your organization. (Tip: It doesn’t always have to be the one the disabled worker prefers.)

• Key communication tactics. Learn vital leadership communication strategies like active listening, clear messaging and fostering trust through transparency.
• Adapting communication styles. Discover how to adjust your style using personality frameworks like DiSC and MBTI, connecting more effectively with different team members.
• Nonverbal communication and emotional intelligence. Understand the power of nonverbal cues and emotional intelligence in maintaining a positive, communicative team environment.
• Building open dialogue. Gain insights on creating a culture of open, supportive communication where feedback flows freely and team members feel comfortable sharing ideas.
• Conflict resolution. Master communication techniques that help resolve conflicts fairly and collaboratively, reducing team tension and improving problem-solving.
• Continuous improvement through feedback. Learn how to actively seek feedback to refine your leadership communication style and promote personal and team growth.

• Key players in the new administration. Get insights into who they are, what their philosophies are on labor and employment law and what proposals they’ve already revealed will be priorities.
• Congressional impact. Analyze how the new Congress will influence the administration’s priorities, and which campaign promises are most likely to become law.
• Federal agency changes. Explore what’s likely to change and what might stay the same at all the major federal agencies that affect employers, including the DOL, the EEOC, the Federal Trade Commission and the National Labor Relations Board.
• Impact of the Supreme Court. Dive into how recent Supreme Court decisions could impact the new administration’s regulatory plans.
• Your questions answered. Get answers to your burning questions on what changes are likely to come and what you can do now to prepare.

• Get YOUR trickiest FMLA questions answered.
• Get valuable insights on your current and future FMLA challenges.
• See what’s keeping your peers up at night, and learn how to head off similar issues with Anniken’s expert advice.