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Dept of Labor Initiatives & Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know 2018

[3103] Department of Labor Initiatives and Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know in 2018
A most important and useful review of employment law. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Tommy Simmons Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.50 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: Mr. Simmons provides a survey of the most significant employment-related Texas legislation from 2017, an update on how the Texas Workforce Commission has been ruling on unemployment, wage, and discrimination claims, a summary of increased federal agency enforcement activities in the area of employment law, and highlights of the most important and useful best practices for employers to follow in order to minimize the risk of employment claims and lawsuits. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will identify how to remain in compliance with wage and hour laws. About the Presenter:
William T. (Tommy) Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book, “Especially for Texas Employers,” and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business. In 2012, the Texas Association of Business presented Mr. Simmons with its Lifetime Friend of Employers Award. [3103] Department of Labor Initiatives and Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know in 2018

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Simmons, Tommy
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3103

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees

[3687] DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
A comprehensive review of labor laws affecting you agency. Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 31, 2022 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: This session covers the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act for paying minimum wage and overtime, as well as exemptions from those laws, as well as recordkeeping, legal issues for wage deductions, best practices for drafting enforceable wage agreements, paying employees on time, and minimizing the risk of wage claims. The speaker will also discuss advanced wage and hour law topics, including minimum wage for the final pay period, how to deal with non-return of company property, the most common pitfalls under the FLSA, and how to handle final pay legally. Finally, the session will address what to do when an audit or wage claim investigation happens, how to appeal adverse rulings, how wage judgments can be enforced by legal authorities, and how to deal with upper management about the importance of following good advice for compliance with the laws. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tommy Simmons, Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission About the Presenter(s):
Tommy Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book Especially for Texas Employers and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business. [3687] DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees

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Simmons, Tommy
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3687

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Employment Law

[3455] Employment Law
Help keep your agency on the right track with this presentation on employment laws. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 12, 2020 Program Description: This presentation will provide an understanding of 558.259(c )(2)(C )(D)( E)(F) The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Rehabilitation Act of 1993; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and DOL Law, as well as best employment practices to follow to minimize the risk of employment claims and lawsuits and keep your agency on the right track. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[c][2][C]the Americans with Disabilities Act §558.259[c][2][D]the Civil Rights Act of 1991 §558.259[c][2][E]the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 §558.259[c][2][F]the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tommy Simmons | Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission & Velissa Chapa | Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission About the Presenter(s):
Tommy Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book Especially for Texas Employers and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business. About the Presenter(s):
Velissa Chapa serves as legal counsel to Aaron Demerson, the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission.  Velissa specializes in employment law and advises the Employer Commissioner on high-level unemployment claim appeals and legislative changes.  She is also responsible for answering the employer hotline and is a regular presenter at TWC’s Texas Conference for Employers, where she discusses the laws surrounding employer policies and procedures. Velissa was born and raised in McAllen, Texas, and worked in the private sector in the legal field for 7 years before joining the agency. [3455] Employment Law

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Simmons, Tommy
Model
3455

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Employment Law for Home Care and Hospice - Get the Facts!

[3152] Employment Law for Home Care and Hospice - Get the Facts!
The most important compliance issues for payroll and HR in Texas, as well as the most important and useful best practices for employers to follow... NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 2/25/2019 This program was presented on 02/14/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter Policy Conference in Austin. It is one of 9 presentations captured and produced for online access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: February 14, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Policy Conference | Austin Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 2.0 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description: There are many situations that may appear to be unique to home care, but don’t be fooled … employment law does not make any exceptions for this industry. In addition to a survey of the most significant hiring, policy, and work separation issues, and an update on how the agencies and courts have been ruling on employment claims and lawsuits, Mr. Simmons offers a detailed look at common wage and hour law problem areas such as: exempt vs. non-exempt employees on-call time travel time deductions from pay hourly vs. contract workers PRN live-ins companionship exemption final pay issues This program presents the most important compliance issues for payroll and HR in Texas, as well as the most important and useful best practices for employers to follow in order to minimize the risk of employment claims and lawsuits. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will identify how to remain in compliance with wage and hour laws. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Tommy Simmons, Senior Legal Counsel to Chair Ruth Hughs, Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission About the Presenter:
Tommy Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book, “Especially for Texas Employers,” and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business. In 2012, the Texas Association of Business presented Mr. Simmons with its Lifetime Friend of Employers Award. [3152] Employment Law for Home Care and Hospice - Get the Facts!

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Simmons, Tommy
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3152

$60.00

2.0 Hrs
Texas DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees

[3786] Texas DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
Current issues from Texas DOL and TWC that every employer must know! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 30, 2023 Program Description: This presentation covers the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act for paying minimum wage and overtime, as well as exemptions from those laws, as well as... recordkeeping legal issues for wage deductions best practices for drafting enforceable wage agreements paying employees on time minimizing the risk of wage claims Also discussed during this presentation are... advanced wage and hour law topics minimum wage for the final pay period how to deal with non-return of company property most common pitfalls under the FLSA what happens if an employee works for two or more related companies how to handle final pay legally Finally, the session addresses what to do when an audit or wage claim investigation happens, how to appeal adverse rulings, how wage judgments can be enforced by legal authorities, and how to deal with upper management about the importance of following good advice for compliance with the laws. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][7]financial management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tommy Simmons, Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission About the Presenter(s): William T. (Tommy) Simmons serves as legal counsel for Commissioner Aaron S. Demerson, the employer representative on the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment, tax, and wage claim appeals and discrimination charges, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. Mr. Simmons has served as legal advisor to the Commissioner representing employers since 1987 and has given over 2400 talks before employer groups. He authored the TWC book Texas Guidebook for Employers - Especially for Texas Employers, is the assistant editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business, and produces mobile and web apps for employers. [3786] Texas DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees

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Simmons, Tommy
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3786

$30.00

1.0 Hr
TWC Employment Law Update for Pandemic & 2021

[3523] TWC Employment Law Update for Pandemic & 2021
The most important employment law developments that face employers during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 13, 2021 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.50 Clock Hr(s) CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][7]financial management Program Description: In this program Mr. Simmons will discuss the most important employment law developments that face employers during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to other hiring, pay, and discrimination issues, he highlights the extent to which an employer may be liable for employees and patients becoming infected, whether employees can be required to get vaccinated, whether employers can make vaccination a condition of applying for a job, and what policies an employer can legally adopt to ensure health and safety in the workplace. He also covers how the pandemic has affected unemployment claims and what employers can do to minimize the financial impact of claims during the pandemic. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): William T. (Tommy) Simmons, Texas Workforce Commission About the Presenter(s):
William T. (Tommy) Simmonsserves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book Especially for Texas Employers and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business. [3523] TWC Employment Law Update for Pandemic & 2021

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Simmons, Tommy
Model
3523

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
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