|
|
Washington Employers' Webinar Hub
Welcome to the Washington Employers Webinar Hub. Within this Hub you can register for any of our live webcasts. Our webcasts can be delivered to almost any computer with a high-speed internet connection. Employees do not need to travel and can be trained through a live interactive learning experience. These one hour webcasts are presented by Washington Employers experts and are focused on concise and relevant information our members seek. Not only is time built in for participants to ask questions about the material, but all participants benefit by hearing the answers to others’ questions. I hope you find our Washington Employers webcasts informative and useful. Please let us know what you think. Craig Nelson, President
Upcoming MeetingsPast Meetings
|
When:
|
Tuesday, June, 19 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
Each year brings many changes in laws, regulations and court interpretations affecting employers in Washington State. This webcast will review recent changes and other relevant employment law updates.
There will be a question and answer period during which participants will have the opportunity to explore subjects of particular interest in individual situations.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• New federal legislation
• New state legislation
• Recent state and federal court decisions
• Pending state and federal legislation
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the most important case law, statutory and regulatory developments in the areas of wrongful discharge, wage and hour, discrimination, employee privacy, medical leaves, worker's compensation, workplace safety and unemployment compensation occurring during the preceding six months
• Develop and prioritize strategies to address these recent developments
• Identify available resources to assist in legal compliance
Prerequisites:
Completion of the Washington Employers Employment Law for Washington Business Program or an equivalent program/experience.
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
|
When:
|
Tuesday, July, 17 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
Starting September 1, 2012, providing paid sick and "safe" leave benefits to employees working in Seattle will become law. Employers with at least five or more “full-time equivalents” must comply, including those employers located outside of Seattle who may have employees work, telecommute, or deliver product within the Seattle City limits.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Overview of Seattle Municipal Code, Ch. 14.16 – Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• “Deep Dive” Q&A to supplement your knowledge and understanding about implementing your policies
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Draft a sick leave policy that is compliant with the Seattle Paid Leave Ordinance
• Consider whether converting multiple compensated leave plans, e.g., vacation, sick leave, etc. into a comprehensive PTO plan is beneficial to your organization
• Review attendance and other complimentary policies to coordinate with leave policies
• Discuss and advise other administrators about the Seattle Paid Leave requirements
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
|
When:
|
Tuesday, August, 21 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
It is widely recognized that many organizations which incorporate "Safety" as a company-wide value are successful – lower injury rates, lower workers’ compensation insurance premiums, more productive workforce, more engaged employees, etc.
These companies have:
• Consistent communication
• Efficient operations
• Accountability metrics
A positive safety culture incorporates safety into each business decision. Don’t assume safety just happens – it needs to be deliberate.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Defining levels of responsibility within the safety program
• Setting safety performance goals
• Monitoring and measuring safety performance
• Developing a safety-mindset culture
• Reporting, evaluating and controlling hazards
• Managing safety risks (including training and prevention activities)
• Actively pursuing Return-To-Work opportunities
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify eight areas of focus for developing an effective safety program
• Identify specific objectives that will enhance any safety program
• Understand how to prioritize what is important for your company
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
|
When:
|
Tuesday, September, 18 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
Last year the Washington State Supreme Court in Roe v. Teletech Customer Care Management, LLC, ruled employers are not legally obligated to accommodate the offsite use of medical marijuana by employees. What is the impact of this decision on your workforce? This webcast will provide a current summary of state and federal law governing medical marijuana in the workplace.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• State and Federal Law review – including review of Medical Use of Marijuana Act (MUMA)
• MUMA’s application to the workforce
• MUMA’s application to a union workforce
• Summary of employment protections to users of medical marijuana
• Summary of employer obligations to prohibit medical marijuana use
• Suggested drug policy language addressing medical marijuana
• Challenges associated with accommodating medical marijuana
• Employee protections for other prescription drugs in the workplace
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Create employer policy addressing medical marijuana
• Administer requests for accommodation due to medical marijuana
• Determine if current work place must prohibit use of medical marijuana
• Understand employer options regarding accommodation of medical marijuana
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
|
When:
|
Tuesday, October, 16 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
Workers’ Compensation Claims are handled very different in Washington as compared to all other states. Employers have very specific rights and responsibilities regarding communication with injured employees, medical providers, and Labor & Industries. Understanding and exercising these rights can place you in a position of control over your workers’ compensation costs.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Injury reporting requirements of the employee, employer, and medical providers
• Conducting effective incident investigations
• Communicating with medical providers
• Communicating and partnering with L&I claims managers
• Online access to L&I claim information and medical records
• Washington’s “Stay at Work” wage reimbursement program
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Increase the probability of employees reporting injuries
• Understand the purpose and value of an objective incident investigation
• Understand what “fraud” is, what it’s not, and what you can do about it
• Negotiate an early return to work date with a medical provider
• Reduce the cost of industrial injuries
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
|
When:
|
Tuesday, November, 20 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
An ergonomically designed workstation (one which is designed around the physical and occupational needs of the worker) will reduce a worker’s exposure to office ergonomics-related injuries.
This webcast will address the topic of office ergonomics “adapting the work to fit the person, instead of the person adapting to the work.” This webcast will provide strategies, methods and tools for incorporating an office ergonomics safety program.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Ergonomics—(an overview) what it is/what it isn’t
• Office ergonomics health problems, types and causes
• Methodology’s for assessment of ergonomic risk factors
• Ergonomic training and teaching aids
• Resources available for addressing ergonomic concerns
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify ergonomic risk hazards in their work place
• Apply human factors engineering tools to assess and quantify ergonomic improvements
• Incorporate a proactive office ergonomic program
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
|
When:
|
Tuesday, December, 18 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in My Timezone
|
|
Topic:
|
Each year brings many changes in laws, regulations and court interpretations affecting employers in Washington State. This webcast will review recent changes and other relevant employment law updates.
There will be a question and answer period during which participants will have the opportunity to explore subjects of particular interest in individual situations.
|
|
Description:
|
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• New federal legislation
• New state legislation
• Recent state and federal court decisions
• Pending state and federal legislation
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the most important case law, statutory and regulatory developments in the areas of wrongful discharge, wage and hour, discrimination, employee privacy, medical leaves, worker's compensation, workplace safety and unemployment compensation occurring during the preceding six months
• Develop and prioritize strategies to address these recent developments
• Identify available resources to assist in legal compliance
Prerequisites:
Completion of the Washington Employers Employment Law for Washington Business Program or an equivalent program/experience.
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, May, 15 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Mastering FMLA administration is tricky even for the most seasoned Human Resource professional. This webcast provides practical step by step review of an employer’s obligations in response to an employee’s request for FMLA – beginning with documentation of the employee’s initial request for leave and ending with evaluating a return to work certification.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Step by Step review of FMLA leave administration for an employee’s serious health condition, including review of current Department of Labor FMLA forms
• Incomplete or confusing medical certification forms
• Fit for duty or return to work certification
• Suggested correspondence to employee regarding employee’s obligations in the FMLA process
• Current GINA regulations regarding medical certifications
• FMLA record keeping rules
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Manage employee leave within required Department of Labor deadlines
• Master the FMLA certification and recertification process
• Create Employer templates for leave administration
• Properly fill out DOL FMLA forms
• Comply with FMLA record keeping requirements
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, April, 17 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Under Labor & Industries’ new Stay at Work Program, eligible employers can be reimbursed for 50% of the base wages paid to an injured worker for a total of up to 66 days or a maximum of $10,000, whichever comes first. In addition, an employer may request reimbursement for other costs. This webinar will show you how to easily apply for the reimbursements and make sure you are getting as much money back as possible on every workers’ compensation claim.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Why is Labor & Industries doing this and is it really free money?
• Who is eligible and what expenses are reimbursable
• How to apply and what documentation is necessary
• How to get reimbursements on claims that are already closed
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Better identify light-duty return to work opportunities
• Effectively communicate with medical providers about injured employees
• Get as much money back as possible on each claim
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, March, 20 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Going through an audit is never fun. Going through an audit unprepared is a nightmare. This webinar will provide you with the knowledge, tips, and tools needed to help you navigate an Affirmative Action compliance evaluation, including how to prepare and what to expect. Our relationship with the local OFCCP office gives us an in-depth knowledge and expertise of OFCCP “hot buttons”, the constantly changing regulations, and what’s on the horizon.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• What is the audit process
• How to prepare for an audit
• What are the current “hot buttons” in OFCCP audits
• What type of penalties or violations can result from an audit
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the different types of audits
• Identify two proactive ways to prepare for an audit
• Maintain an appropriate applicant tracking log
• Explain/defend problem areas in their Affirmative Action Plan
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, February, 14 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Wage and hour regulations demand that employers abide by explicit rules when paying employees. However, often it’s not easy for employers to comply with these laws and regulations.
This course delves into the “Shades of Gray” – in particular, we’ve identified 10 areas that regularly trap employers into improperly paying employees. We will discuss critical sections of the regulations and explain the nuances of the laws to ensure that your organization remain confident with compensating employees.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Driving the employer’s vehicles: are employees taking them home?
• Working off the clock
• Meal and rest periods
• Deductions from pay: what amounts are being withheld from paychecks?
• Issuing final paychecks
• Pre- and post-activities: what are your employees doing before or after their jobs?
• On-call duties
• Traveling out of town
• Compensatory time off
• Volunteering for the employer
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify federal and Washington State laws and interpretations relating to proper payments for employees
• Recognize how to avoid regulatory infractions
• Competently handle and rectify pay situations if mis-payments occur
48-hour cancellation notice required
|
|
| When: |
Wednesday, February, 1 2012
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Seattle City Ordinance: Paid Sick and Safe Leave: Get a Head Start To Know What's Required!
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Providing paid sick and "safe" leave benefits to employees working in Seattle will become law starting September 1, 2012. Employers with at least 5 or more employees must comply, including those employers located outside of Seattle who may have employees work, telecommute, or deliver product within the City limits.
Even if your organization already provides paid time off, there is a reasonable chance your leave benefit plan does not mimic all the provisions mandated by this new ordinance. Unionized employers will need to check their collective bargaining agreements.
The start of 2012 is the prime time to review your leave policies and practices in light of this strict ordinance. Washington Employers is here to help! Join us for our webcast to learn about compliance and implementation strategies, and engage in high-level discussion.
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, January, 17 2012
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Don’t fall short with following OSHA recording regulations and risk incurring a citation. In order to remain compliant with Federal regulations you must have an understanding of the OSHA 300 recordkeeping process. Employers are required to record injuries and illnesses under Federal statutes using the OSHA 300 record keeping log. Employers must ensure that recordable incidents are properly documented and records are maintained and posted as required.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Who does and does not have to perform OSHA 300 recordkeeping
• Determining what is a recordable incident
• General recording criteria
• Specific recording criteria
• OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
• Required postings
• Employee issues: privacy and involvement
• Reporting fatalities and catastrophes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Keep and maintain OSHA 300 records electronically
• Record work-related injuries or illnesses
• Determine the types of injuries that must be recorded
• Record a work-related injury or illness that results in days away from work
• Record injuries with special circumstances or privacy issues
• Determine the difference between first aid treatment and medical treatment
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, December, 13 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Each year brings many changes in laws, regulations, and court interpretations affecting employers in Washington State. This webcast will review recent changes and other relevant employment law updates.
There will be a question and answer period during which participants will have the opportunity to explore subjects of particular interest in individual situations.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• New federal legislation
• New state legislation
• Recent state and federal court decisions
• Pending state and federal legislation
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the most important case law, statutory and regulatory developments in the areas of wrongful discharge, wage and hour, discrimination, employee privacy, medical leaves, workers' compensation, workplace safety and unemployment compensation occurring during the preceding six months
• Develop and prioritize strategies to address these recent developments
• Identify available resources to assist in legal compliance
Prerequisites:
Completion of the Washington Employers Employment Law for Washington Businesses Program or an equivalent program/experience.
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, November, 15 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Our access to freely post information widely has given many their own platform, fostering a frenzy of information sharing. As such Internet accessibility and online networking continues to trend upward and forward-thinking employers cannot ignore the benefits and risks of such online resources in the workplace. Do technophile tools like smart phones, laptops, instant messaging, text messaging, really help or hurt an employer when dealing with the workforce and making employment-based decisions?
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• Employer rights to manage business operations vs. individual personal privacy protections in the workplace.
• The key elements of an effective computer and Internet policy.
• Guidelines and controls for employee internet usage and messaging.
• Identifying the laws and regulations affecting online communications and information sharing in the workplace.
• The legal boundaries for employers to intercept, access, monitor and/or record employee communications.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Create or modify workplace policies and practices to strengthen the employer’s rights regarding employees accessing online resources and information sharing.
• Identify applicable laws and legal doctrines: electronic communications legislation, personal privacy expectations, anti-discrimination laws.
• Develop appropriate tactics to educate other administrators about electronic communications.
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, October, 18 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
While keeping an eye on the "bottom line," employers still must comply with the various laws protecting disabled and injured workers. The American with Disabilities Act, the Federal and Washington Family Medical Leave Act and the Washington Industrial Insurance Act impose substantial obligations on employers. The overlap of the laws creates a “tricky” area of legal requirements that must be balanced with the employer’s business needs, policies and resources.
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Topics that will be covered include:
• What are employer’s obligations to employees who exhaust FMLA regarding leave of absence?
• How does FMLA apply to employees who are injured on the job?
• How does ADA apply to employees who are injured on the job?
• What are the reinstatement rights of employees for FMLA? For ADA? Why is it important to know the difference?
• How does light duty affect FMLA rights?
• FMLA and ADA documentation.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
• Administer FMLA, ADA and worker’s compensation leaves concurrently.
• Prepare for employee leaves efficiently and realistically.
• Anticipate leave overlap.
• Enhance legal compliance in the area of ADA, FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.
|
|
| When: |
Wednesday, September, 7 2011
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Get insight about the future before it impacts your business at our 16th Annual Economic Briefing. You will receive information and perspective on the current economic climate, Washington Employers' Survey Summaries and 2012 Pay Trend data needed in time for your 2012 budget planning.
Presenters:
John W. Mitchell, National/Regional Economist
Joseph Marth, Ph.D., Manager, Consulting Services, Washington Employers
|
| Description: |
COST: $49
Washington Employers is offering this live video stream/PowerPoint presentation of the 2011 Economic Briefing for those who are not able to attend in person. To attend the live event please contact us at 206.329.1120
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, August, 16 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
So, you already have a basic understanding of FMLA, now what? This course is designed to provide further in-depth analysis of FMLA management for supervisors and human resource professionals.
|
| Description: |
COST: $45
Topics that will be covered include:
* Answers to unusual FMLA questions like: "What about second and third medical opinions?"
* Record Keeping requirements
* How to calculate the FMLA workweek appropriately
* Time limits for employer notice
* Who is a health care provider
* How is substance abuse treated under the FMLA?
* Current court cases that impact employer liability
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
* Master the new FMLA forms
* Leverage employer protections contained in the regulations
* Enhance your practical management skills for managing FMLA leaves
* Audit current record keeping procedures
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, July, 19 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
When everyday work issues take an undesired path and escalate into more caustic and threatening behaviors, management teams need to be cognizant and prepared. By addressing each situation with even a remote potential for unwanted aggressions at the earliest stage, savvy employers bring themselves one step closer toward achieving a desired organizational goal: preventing violence in the workplace. This Webcast shows you how to become one of those savvy employers!
|
| Description: |
COST: $45
Topics that will be covered include:
* Defining workplace violence
* How the complexities of bullying and domestic violence affect the work environment differently
* The critical elements of a workplace violence prevention program
* Identifying the laws, regulations and legal risks and employer's exposure associated with workplace violence
* Communication skills, listening and reactions that assist employees and managers in responding to workplace violence
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
* Implement an effective "zero tolerance" workplace violence policy
* Identify and understand various stages of escalating aggression and abusive behaviors
* Determine ways of diffusing aggressive conduct and minimizing violent outbursts
* Understand the legal risks associated with abusive acts and violence at work
* Strategize suitable tactics to educate other administrators about workplace violence
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, June, 14 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
Each year brings many changes in laws, regulations, and court interpretations affecting employers in Washington State. This webcast will review recent changes and other relevant employment law updates.
There will be a question and answer period during which participants will have the opportunity to explore subjects of particular interest in individual situations.
|
| Description: |
COST: $45
Topics that will be covered include:
* New federal legislation
* New state legislation
* Recent state and federal court decisions
* Pending state and federal legislation
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
* Identify the most important case law, statutory and regulatory developments in the areas of wrongful discharge, wage and hour, discrimination, employee privacy, medical leaves, workers' compensation, workplace safety and unemployment compensation occurring during the preceding six months
* Develop and prioritize strategies to address these recent developments
* Identify available resources to assist in legal compliance
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
10:50 AM to 11:50 AM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
An Employee Handbook is an effective way to gather and explain company philosophy, policies and practices. A positive well-written handbook can help boost a company's image as well as provide a valuable method for the consistent treatment of all employees.
|
| Description: |
COST: $45
Topics that will be covered include:
• The value of a well-written handbook
• Legal dangers lurking in handbooks - what you need to know
• Disclaimers every handbook should have
• Developing an effective message and style
• What policies to include
• Keeping your handbook current
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Distinguish the difference between an employee handbook and a policy manual
• Write policies with a positive and friendly tone
• Distinguish policies that obligate the employer to a strict course of action from those that provide the employer with the freedom to act with discretion
• Evaluate policies for employee handbook suitability
• Build a handbook development team and lead the updating process
|
|
| When: |
Tuesday, April, 19 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Show in my Timezone
|
| Topic: |
According to recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, its enforcement division collected over $123 million for overtime violations, which accounted for roughly 88 percent of all FLSA back wages collected.
This Webcast covers key areas of importance in overtime laws that will give employers, like you, the opportunity to confidentially DECLINE any invitation to a class action lawsuit. Or better yet, to make sure that the invitation is never sent in the first place!
|
| Description: |
COST: $45
Topics that will be covered include:
* Does all travel time need to be considered as "hours worked"?
* What happens when employees choose to skip their meal and rest breaks?
* What are the pay practices when an employer allows the employee to drive the employer's vehicle home after a work assignment?
* Must employees be compensated for preliminary preparation or post-duty tasks incidental to their essential duties?
* Does holding a work pager over the weekend mean the employee is owed full pay for Saturday and Sunday?
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
* Recognize the distinctions between Federal and Washington State wage and hour interpretations relating to overtime, and know which law and regulations to follow
* Distinguish what types of compensation must be included or not within overtime calculations, and properly determine the regular rate of pay
* Competently handle and rectify pay situations if mis-payments of overtime occur
|
|
Select your timezone from below:
Cancel
|
|