As every year does, 2008 brings new laws, new regs, and new court decisions to deal with. Here are 6 tips for handling the changes, whatever they are … and an introduction to our new January 30 audio conference, 2008 Legislative Update.
New year, new laws and regs!
OK, take time to groan, but only a little. Shift that energy toward getting your organization geared up to comply. No matter what changes the law brings, there are some general principles and techniques to follow in dealing with them. You may want to follow this step-by-step approach:
1. To get a sense of what the new challenge is all about, ask:
- Does the new law or reg apply to my organization?
- When does the law or reg take effect?
- What are the penalties for noncompliance?
- What is the intent of the new law or reg?
- What does the new law or reg require us to do?
2. Determine what changes the new law or reg will require:
- What budget allocations will be necessary?
- How will policies change?
- What procedures need to be revised?
- What existing plans need to be altered?
- What departments will be affected?
- What individuals will be affected?
Ignorance of new laws and regs is no excuse! Learn what’s new for 2008 in our January 30 audio conference. Can’t attend? Pre-order the CD. Click for more info
3. Make an implementation plan for management’s approval. Include:
- The name of the person in charge of implementation
- Goals and outcomes
- Schedule and deadlines
- Milestones and intermediate steps, if it’s a complex implementation
- Specific policy and procedure changes
- Associated paperwork, online forms, or recordkeeping
4. Follow and complete the plan.
5. Perform dry-run testing if necessary.
6. Implement.
Not Sure You Know All the New Rules for 2008?
In 2008, you’ll be facing challenges in the family and medical leave arena, continuing confusion with employee benefits such as health savings accounts and retirement plans, a completely redesigned I-9 immigration form, and more aggressive attempts by federal authorities to root out misclassified employees, to name but a few.
We’ll be reporting on these issues in detail in coming weeks and months, but there’s a way to get a complete briefing right now. Attend BLR’s special 90-minute audio conference, 2008 Legislative Update: The Laws, Regulations, and Court Cases Employers Need to Know About No.
Change is the only constant in HR, right? Keep up with all the new laws and requirements for 2008 at BLR’s special January 30 audio conference. Can’t attend? Pre-order the CD. Click for more information
During this 90-minute audio conference on January 30, two experienced employment law attorneys will explain in plain English what’s coming down the road in 2008 for federal employment laws, regulations, and court decisions.
You’ll learn the impact of these new rules on your workplace, as well as practical steps to take immediately to ensure that you’re complying as required. We’ll also discuss the most recent federal court rulings on topics such as pay bias and overtime.
Bring Your Specific Questions to the Experts
You’ll also have the chance to ask our experts your specific questions (by e-mail or over the phone) so that you can protect your organization against unforeseen legal risks and liabilities. As always, one low fee trains your entire staff, and your satisfaction is assured, or your full fee will be refunded.
To register for 2008 Legislative Update: The Laws, Regulations, and Court Cases Employers Need to Know About Now, or to pre-order the CD, click here.