Construction Contract and Lien Law
January 6, 2010 (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
Offered in partnership with the law firm Cohen & Grigsby
- Merger and integration clauses
- Indemnification and mediation clauses
- Florida Construction Defect Act
- Other Construction Lien Law pitfalls
Workers Compensation: Cost Management
February 3, 2010
Fort. Myers, Florida
- Experience mod factor analysis and management
- Claims management importance and focus
- Strategies for reducing claim frequency and severity
HIPAA and Employment Privacy Laws
March 3, 2010 (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
The event willl focus on HIPAA privacy and security issues including HIPAA best practices, pitfalls and enforcement trends, and other employment related privacy concerns surrounding the ADA, the FMLA, FCRA, hiring laws, OSHA and the Florida Drug Free Workplace Act.
HIPAA and Employment Privacy Laws
(Exclusive Session for Health Care Providers)
March 3, 2010 (CE available)
Fort Myers, Florida
The event willl focus on HIPAA privacy and security issues including HIPAA best practices, pitfalls and enforcement trends, and other employment related privacy concerns surrounding the ADA, the FMLA, FCRA, hiring laws, OSHA and the Florida Drug Free Workplace Act.
Privacy and Computer Network Security
Is your critical information protected?
March 25, 2010 (CE available)
Tampa, Florida
Businesses have become increasingly reliant on computer networks to store confidential business and customer information. This increased dependence along with state and federal statues governing data privacy has created immense additional risks that businesses need to identify and manage.
Henderson Franklin, et. al Employment Law Seminar
April 27, 2010 (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
Lykes Insurance participates as a co-sponsor of this annual event presented by the law firm of Henderson Franklin, et. al.
Understanding and Preparing for Healthcare Reform
May 5, 2010
Fort. Myers, Florida
Understanding the potential impact of health care reform and those provisions of particular importance to employers this year or the next are critical. This Excelleration™ presentation will cover the key provisions of the new law and what employers need to consider as they begin to comply with them.
Healthcare Reform - Will it be a disaster for your Business?
May 26, 2010
Tampa, Florida
A panel discussion on the following issues will provide attendees useful information that will help them prepare for changes.
- How will the Employer "Play or Pay" Mandate impact your business?
- What taxes, fees and assessments are being imposed?
- How do employers qualify for federal premium subsidies?
- What new administrative challenges will Employers face?
Workers Compensation: Employer Defenses
June 2, 2010
Fort. Myers, Florida
- Recognizing the “red flags’’ of a workers’ compensation claim and determining the proper response
- Making the best use of investigative techniques in fighting workers’ compensation fraud
- Reducing claim exposure through investigation
Employment Law “Hot Topics” & Health Care Reform Act Seminar
June 4, 2010
Orlando, Florida
Please join us for our Employment Law “Hot Topics” & Health Care Reform Act Seminar. We will provide a review of current employment law updates; discuss the interplay among ADA, FMLA and Florida Workers’ Compensation Act; and discuss the Health Care Reform Act - how will health care reform impact employers and employees, including a timeline of changes through 2014 and beyond! HRCI credits are pending approval for 3.0 hours of PHR, SPHR, GPHR.
OSHA Construction Standards Safety Course
July 8th-9th, 2010 (two half-day sessions) (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
Covers OSHA-mandated topics including an OSHA overview and how to locate specific regulations, electrical safety, fall protection, materials handling, tools & equipment, scaffolding, stairways & ladders, PPE, and HAZCOM. Attendees are eligible for CE credits and will receive a card to certify they successfully completed the course.
2010 HIRE Act...
How Will It Affect Your Business?
July 22, 2010
Fort. Myers, Florida
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, signed by the president on March 18, 2010, includes a number of tax incentives for hiring “qualified” employees and investing in new equipment. This special session of Excelleration will provide critical insights into how the HIRE Act works, and what you can do now to take advantage of the incentives it offers.
Diversity in the Workplace
August 26, 2010 (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
Approved for 4 hours of HRCI general credits for SPHR, GPHR and PHR.
- Comprehensive overview of civil rights laws including ADA, HIPAA, and sexual harassment
- Impact on employers of new legislation
H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program
September 14, 2010
Okeechobee, Florida
This program will give you information to ensure you are compliant with US immigration and labor law. It is built around a detailed overview of the H-2A temporary agricultural program concerning employment of workers in the U.S. to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature tied to a certain time of the year which require labor levels far above the normal for ongoing operations.
Immigration Law: Are You in Compliance?
September 15th, 2010
Fort. Myers, Florida
In our world today "immigration" is a word that is surrounded by much confusion and controversy. However, if you are an employer that depends on an immigrant workforce, you need the facts and practical solutions on compliance with state and federal immigration law.
Diversity in the Workplace
September 21, 2010 (CE available)
Tampa, Florida
Approved for 4 hours of HRCI general credits for SPHR, GPHR and PHR.
- Comprehensive overview of civil rights laws including ADA, HIPAA, and sexual harassment
- Impact on employers of new legislation
Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage & Hour Litigation
October 6, 2010 (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
Offered in partnership with the law firm Cohen & Grigsby
- Wage and hour claims against employers continue to increase, allowing a plaintiff to sue not just their employer but also the owner and even an HR Director! Florida has one of the highest number of FLSA suits. This session will focus on new legislation and what can you do to protect your business and yourself.
Employment Law Hot Topics
November 3, 2010 (CE available)
Fort. Myers, Florida
Offered in partnership with the law firm Kelly Kronenberg This event will bring you some current "Hot Topics" in Employment Law including: "You Need to Know This": amendments to the ADA, definitions, extensions, disabilities, case law & the list goes on! "Where Are Your Employees": the interaction between ADA, FMLA, & Florida Workers' Compensation Act. "Workers' Compensation Case Law Update": recent new cases & how this will impact employers & employees. OSHA: introduction to OSHA & what you need to know as an employer.