Find out how to properly track applicant data to avoid costly and damaging discrimination findings.Federal contractors and subcontractors are required to track applicant data for their affirmative action plans. However, even companies who properly track applicant data treat the process as a purely recordkeeping exercise. Failure to maintain proper and robust information regarding applicant disposition is the most common error employers can ma...

The Freedom of Information Act, enacted in 1966, was the first law that gave Americans the right to access the records of federal agencies. FOIA establishes a legal right of access to government records and information on the basis of the principles of openness and accountability in government. In 1974, after the Watergate scandal the act was amended to force greater agency compliance. In 1991 the General Accounting Office reported over 1.9 m...

Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This live webinar will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging, and well rehabilitation methods. An asset management based approach is described...

The recent activity in the charitable sector by federal and state regulatory agencies has mandated that professionals take a proactive approach into all aspects of this important and very diverse sector. The tax-exempt community is under a microscope. Recent IRS compliance initiatives in governance, transparency, abusive tax avoidance transactions, executive compensation, tax-exempt hospitals and community benefit, and the current ongoing init...

Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for pro...

The practice of land surveying often requires a surveyor be prepared to effectively communicate an opinion in court. The surveyor must be prepared to present their opinion and analysis in a clear, understandable, and concise manner. This live webinar will focus on the process, preparation, payment, and presentation techniques you need to know to better understand how to handle depositions, answer questions, prepare exhibits, and communicate ef...

This live webinar will involve a detailed discussion of Form 990, UBI tax issues and practical solutions utilized by leading practitioners in the field. If you are involved with 990s, you know the effort it takes to complete the form accurately. With renewed emphasis on the filing due to IRS audit activity and sophisticated contributor analysis, this program will go through the respective parts of the form in detail, and provide tips on comple...