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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) 2018 EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH FORUM
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 7, 2018
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT6/7/2018
Location
Baton Rouge Community College - Louisiana Braod Room
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
Fees/Admission
REGISTER TODAY! Attendance is FREE
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required.Website
Contact Information
William Sabik Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist
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Description
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in partnership with various government agencies and Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), invites you to attend this FREE educational and outreach forum for employers and federal contractors. The event will include an introduction to, and overview of, several DOL agencies regarding their missions, responsibilities and functions. The event will commence with a plenary introductory session followed by several educational workshops. The workshops are designed to assist area employers and federal contractors understand and comply with workplace laws and regulations administered by DOL and other agencies. The Forum is a must attend event for human resources, payroll and contract compliance staff in all industries. Completion certifications will be issued!
REGISTER TODAY! Attendance is FREE
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. For more information, contact William Sabik: Sabik.william@dol.gov.Event ScheduleInformation Regarding Workshop Sessions (Registration for Workshop Sessions is required)
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Overview of Participating Agencies
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. – Wage and Hour Division
10:30-10:45a.m. – Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. – Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
11:30- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30-2:00 p.m. – Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
2:00-2:45 p.m. – Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
2:45-3:00 p.m. – Break
3:00-3:45 p.m. – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
3:45-4:30 p.m. – Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
4:30-5:00 p.m. – SMALL Business Administration (SBA)
Register Now!Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
9:00a.m. Common FLSA Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid
During this session, you will learn about common violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and what you can do to avoid them. You will also learn about the investigation process, misclassification of employees as independent contractors, overtime pay, what are compensable hours, and other topics related to wages for hours worked.
9:45a.m. Are You in Compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Do you have 50 or more employees? If you do, does your organization have an FMLA policy? Has any of your staff been injured on the job? Have you hired veterans lately? In this session, you will learn about the most common FMLA violations and the types of FMLA remedies that can apply. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this law and get answers to your questions.Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
10:45a.m. What to Expect During Compliance Review and Common Problem Areas
OFCCP will provide an overview of the Executive Order and the two statutes it enforces. The session will also provide details about the scheduling process and discuss the different stages of a compliance evaluation. Lastly, OFCCP will share some of the common problem areas or issues that may be identified during compliance evaluations.Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
12:30p.m. Health Plan Compliance and Fiduciary Responsibility - What You Should Know
The U.S. DOL EBSA administers several important health benefit laws covering private-sector employer sponsored group health plans. If you are an employer who is trying to comply with federal laws regarding your health plan, this break out session will provide you with practical information, helpful tips, clarification regarding federal benefit laws, and the opportunity to ask questions.Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
2:00pm Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
The purpose of this workshop is to learn the basics of USERRA law and to discuss the specific rights and considerations required by USERRA for your veteran applicants and workers. The workshop will address how applicants or workers should be treated before, during, and after any type of military service obligation.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
3:00 p.m. Review of electronic reporting, silica, and other hot topicsLouisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
3:45 p.m. Unemployment Insurance Basis and Worker’s Compensation & Apprenticeship Addressing America's Growing Skills GapSmall business Administration (SBA)
4:30 p.m. Connecting Businesses with Contracts
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the event!
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