Labor/Human Resource Webinar Series


Outstanding Education Opportunities without Leaving Your Desk

The convenience and flexibility of our webinars enable you to get the valuable information you need to be successful in your job, reduce travel expenses, and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office.

About the Labor/Human Resource Webinars

With new regulations and mandates coming down seemingly every month, we are here to provide our members with the latest information in a timely, informative and entertaining fashion. Plus, all of our webinars are HRCI approved (certification pending for the Fall 2021 series).

As always, webinars are free to members. Non-members must pay a $99 fee.

Registration and sponsorship information can be found below!

For more information or questions, please contact Maribeth Riley at 518.465.7511.

SPONSOR A WEBINAR

Presenter

Frank Kerbein

Director of the Center for Human Resources
The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Frank Kerbein is the director of the Center for Human Resources and responsible for advocacy on construction and transportation issues.

Frank is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He is also SPHR certified and has more than 30 years of experience in all areas of human resource management.

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HRCI Certification

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These webinars have been approved for 1 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

Labor & HR Webinars

Summer Catch-Up

Thursday, September 8, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Let’s review everything that happened over a busy summer. We’ll discuss all things COVID (including new EEOC guidance), how to apply for the state’s Healthcare Bonus program, the new Sexual Harassment Hotline, wage theft/transparency updates, 2023 PFL contribution and benefit rates and more.

Understanding and Managing Unemployment Insurance Taxes

Thursday, October 13, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pandemic reductions in force (RIFs) resulted in a significant increase in UI benefit payments and more than $9 billion in federal advances to assure continued payment of benefits. With the increase in UI tax rates, including the recent “interest assessment surcharge,” employers have refocused on the UI system, with questions on how tax rates have and will continue to change and what employers can do to manage their UI costs. We’ll discuss those changes and provide sample language you can use to make sure your handbook is up to date with the latest state and federal changes.

Recruitment 101

Thursday, October 20, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Just the basics. From restrictions on asking about salary history and previous criminal convictions, to updating an employment application, to preemployment drug testing and more. We’ll cover the legal issues and best practices involved in hiring a new employee.

Wage and Hour Law Update

Thursday, November 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We’ll discuss NYS wage and hour laws regarding meal and rest periods, overtime, call-in pay, 2023 minimum wage and minimum salary levels for exempt employees, independent contractor vs. employee, exempt vs. non-exempt and more. 

Employee Handbook Updates for 2023

Thursday, December 15, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lots of changes in 2022 and your employee handbook needs to be updated going into 2023. We’ll discuss those changes and provide sample language you can use to make sure your handbook is up to date with the latest state and federal changes.

Sponsorship Information

Increase your visibility! Become a webinar sponsor today!

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Registration Information

Member Free!
Chamber/Association Member* $49
Non-Member $99
*If you’re not a member of The Business Council, but belong to your local Chamber of Commerce or Association that is, you are eligible for a discount!
Please contact your Business Council affiliated Chamber of Commerce or Association for the appropriate discount code.

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