Best HR Practices for Rapid Growth Companies
The dynamic growth in the region has brought about many changes, new challenges, and tremendous opportunities for Chamber members. Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 as attorneys from Leonard, Street and Deinard present the Best HR Practices for Rapid Growth Companies, with educational sessions focused on employee attraction and retention, overtime pay and compliance strategy, and navigating the health care landscape.
A short question and answer period will be provided at the end of each session. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please submit them via email to Valerie Jones valerie.jones@leonard.com on or before September 12, 2013. The speakers will incorporate the answers into their presentations.
AGENDA
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration / Meet and Greet (appetizers and beverages provided by Leonard, Street and Deinard)
6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Employee Attraction and Retention. Hear an overview of strategies and incentives designed to attract new employees, promote existing employees, and retain high performers. Suggestions, tips, and lessons learned from business clients who have experienced growth and change while maintaining high employee morale will also be offered. Presenters: Dominic J. Cecere and Joel E. Abrahamson
6:50 – 7:20 p.m. Overtime Pay/Compliance Strategy. Discussion of the cost-benefit analysis of regular overtime pay vs. increasing headcount and best practices. Learn about and act to avoid the legal pitfalls in the wage and hour field, including exempt vs. non-exempt status, off-the-clock work, and donning and doffing traps for the unwary. The presenters will discuss the increased scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Labor and plaintiffs' lawyers in this area. Presenters: Anh Le Kremer and Richard W. Pins
7:20 – 8:00 p.m. Health Care. What you need to be thinking about when implementing health care in 2014. Learn what your legal obligations are, and whether health care attracts and retains employees. The discussion will focus on understanding your obligations under the Affordable Care Act and meeting your business needs while managing costs and providing health benefits to your employees. Presenter: Jewelie A. Grape
A short question and answer period will be provided at the end of each session. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please submit them via email to Valerie Jones valerie.jones@leonard.com on or before September 12, 2013. The speakers will incorporate the answers into their presentations.
AGENDA
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration / Meet and Greet (appetizers and beverages provided by Leonard, Street and Deinard)
6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Employee Attraction and Retention. Hear an overview of strategies and incentives designed to attract new employees, promote existing employees, and retain high performers. Suggestions, tips, and lessons learned from business clients who have experienced growth and change while maintaining high employee morale will also be offered. Presenters: Dominic J. Cecere and Joel E. Abrahamson
6:50 – 7:20 p.m. Overtime Pay/Compliance Strategy. Discussion of the cost-benefit analysis of regular overtime pay vs. increasing headcount and best practices. Learn about and act to avoid the legal pitfalls in the wage and hour field, including exempt vs. non-exempt status, off-the-clock work, and donning and doffing traps for the unwary. The presenters will discuss the increased scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Labor and plaintiffs' lawyers in this area. Presenters: Anh Le Kremer and Richard W. Pins
7:20 – 8:00 p.m. Health Care. What you need to be thinking about when implementing health care in 2014. Learn what your legal obligations are, and whether health care attracts and retains employees. The discussion will focus on understanding your obligations under the Affordable Care Act and meeting your business needs while managing costs and providing health benefits to your employees. Presenter: Jewelie A. Grape
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 17, 2013
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
The Chamber
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Valerie Jones
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