The rules governing HR and benefits are confusing and complex. It is difficult to understand how they all fit together as coherent rules and how to apply them in various situations. Many learn ad hoc as the need arises leaving a confusing tangle of seemingly contradictory rules.

This session will provide a high-level overview of the basics of HR and benefits compliance. It will provide attendees an understanding of the structure of the core HR and benefits rules, how they work together, and how to apply them in specific situations.

The program will cover the core HR, leave, and benefits requirements that all HR professionals should know. The presenters will give the attendees a structure to bring some order and understanding to the seemingly arbitrary rules associated with HR and benefits compliance. Knowing the internal structure and logic of individual rules and regulations helps to broaden and clarify the rules when applying them to specific instances.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the overall structure, organization and methodology (versus just a recitation of specific rules) of ERISA, IRC and other laws and regulations that govern employee benefits and be able to apply to specific situations.
• Learn the overall structure, organization and methodology of the core HR rules and requirements and be able to apply to specific situations.
• Learn the basics of the various paid leave requirements in the various states and other jurisdictions and how they interact with the federal rules and be able to apply in specific situations.