• The top benefits employees are looking for and why
• Tips on getting your employees to understand and value your benefits packages
• The 14 benefits available through a cafeteria plan
• The pros and cons of HSAs
• How other organizations are using PTO policies

You Should Attend If You Want …

1. To see what the future holds for employee benefits
   You’ll get a glimpse into the future as you discover what’s on the horizon for employee benefits. From cafeteria plans to mandated benefits, you’ll see firsthand what’s going on with employee benefits.



2. Your toughest questions answered
   No matter how unique your situation is, you’ll get answers to your questions at this workshop. From the workshop material to your expert trainer, there isn’t a question that goes unanswered.



3. To know what other organizations are offering their employees
   Find out what other organizations are offering employees and what they’re skipping. You’ll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular benefits plans – without having to learn them by trial and error.



4. To learn from a benefits expert and lawyer
   Your expert trainer is a former lawyer with experience in personnel and operations. Your trainer combines legal training and hands-on experience to deliver a truly cutting-edge, legally compliant workshop that gives you practical information you can use immediately.



5. A legal update on mandated employee benefits
   Nothing is more important to you and your organization than complying with the law 100%. This course touches on the legal regulations surrounding employee benefits so you can be sure you’re following the letter of the law.

Employee Benefits 2008 and Beyond

• 5 ways to lower your benefits cost without lowering coverage
• Legally mandated benefits you must offer
• What’s on the horizon for employee benefits
• Non-monetary perks – unique benefits top organizations are offering
• The top benefits employees are looking for and why

Communication and Benefits

• How to use your benefits as a recruiting tool
• Tips on getting your employees to understand and value your benefits packages
• Surveys – How to find out what your employees want and need
• Three key annual benefit tasks

Flexible Benefit Programs

• Understanding a Flexible Benefit Program
• 14 benefits available through a cafeteria plan
• 4 benefits that cannot be offered in a cafeteria plan
• 4 cafeteria plan benefits that remain taxable

Flexible Spending Account or Arrangement (FSA)

• Defining a Flexible Spending Account
• Types of reimbursable expenses through a medical or health care FSA
• FSA and the “use it or lose it” clause
• Day care and FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• How EAP works and when it’s right for your organization
• Types of problems EAPs help resolve
• The advantages and disadvantages of EAPs
• Tips on encouraging your employees to use it

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• The basics behind HSAs
• Eligibility and HSAs
• Setting up HSAs
• Employer participation – should you or shouldn’t you?
• The pros and cons of HSAs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Understanding PTO
• Top advantages and disadvantages of PTO policies
• From the realworld: How other organizations are using PTO policies
• PTO and the Fair Labor Standards Act

Unemployment Benefits

• Defining unemployment benefits
• Your role with unemployment benefits
• When you can and can’t fight a claim
• Who doesn’t qualify for unemployment benefits
• Tips on fighting unemployment claims

Legally Complying With Benefit Regulations

• Mental Health Parity Act
• Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• COBRA
• HIPAA
• Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Workshop Bonus …
When you enroll in Essentials of Employee Benefits, you’ll get more than the latest information on employee benefits. You’ll walk away with a comprehensive, softbound workbook that you can use time and again to answer all your benefits questions. Your workbook includes the following special additions for FREE …

• An easy-to-use chart that tells you exactly when you must send out COBRA notices
• 3 ways tax-advantaged contributions can be made into HSAs
• Three benefit-related things you should do every year

"I have been to other seminars in the past and this is one of the best."
S. Williams
Sr. Employee Relations Manager

"Excellent course – very informative and interesting."
T. Hegarty
Asst. G.M. - Administration

"The trainer answered every question – appreciated his knowledge."
P. Heline
HR Manage

"Very informative with great information. Easy to understand."
J. O’Camb
Recruiter

"Highly recommend to all those in the HR field."
A. Kudlak
HR Specialist

"I feel better equipped to do my job."
E. Bryant
HR Manager