Upcoming Advanced Workshops

More information, along with registration will be coming in 2027.

 

Advanced training for HR professionals

FLSA/Wage and Hour Training         February 2027

This Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) training course will provide a comprehensive overview of Ohio and federal laws that govern minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay and recordkeeping requirements. This advanced training is designed to help HR professionals understand how to classify employees properly, comply with wage and hour laws, and avoid costly back pay assessments and penalties in litigation and Department of Labor audits and investigations. Among other things, participants will be trained in an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its key provisions, understanding exempt vs. non-exempt employee classifications, the main exempt job categories, minimum wage laws, overtime rules and how to calculate time-and-a-half pay, recordkeeping and payroll documentation standards, rules governing independent contractors vs. employees and preparing for FLSA audits and inquiries from the DOL.

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ADA Compliance Training               May 2027

This training navigates intricacies of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is designed for HR professionals responsible for ensuring workplace compliance with the ADA. This in-depth training will provide a comprehensive review of ADA regulations and is designed to give participants the knowledge and tools necessary to handle compliance obligations, reasonable accommodation, and employee rights effectively while balancing employee rights and business needs. With a focus on real-world situations, this training will aid HR professionals in their effort to prevent and address ADA violations, manage retaliation risks, and maintain a compliant organizational culture. Training will cover, among other topics, compliance obligations under ADA, undue hardship defense, definition of disability, drugs and alcohol under ADA, job descriptions and essential functions, and the reasonable accommodation process.

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FMLA Training and Workshop        September 2027

In Human Resources, it is an ongoing struggle to stay compliant with a variety of state and local laws and regulations. For midsize to large employers (with more than 50 employees) one of the most difficult regulations with which to comply is FMLA. The road to FMLA compliance with FMLA’s regulations is inflexible, challenging and filled with potential wrong turns and potholes, any of which could leave your company open to costly lawsuits. In this interactive three-hour training and workshop, we will take a deep and detailed dive into the subtleties of FMLA and its many requirements. We will work together to learn the best solutions by examining different circumstances that could arise as you attempt to keep your organization compliant. You will grow your skillset, gain understanding, and walk away with tools and resources that you can use.

Photos from the 2026 Employment Law Update