Understand how to manage conflicts of interest in the public sector. All board members, business leaders, public officials, and professionals have some type of conflict issue in their employment, even if it appears as a mere remote issue. This topic is intended to provide you with a better understanding and awareness of what is or may constitute a conflict of interest and how to avoid them. Topics will include: What constitutes a conflict of i...

Make sure you are up-to-date with recent changes to Minnesota employment laws. Maintaining best employment practices is critical to the success of every organization. Each year brings new and amended rules and regulations that govern the employer-employee relationship. These constant changes can challenge employers in keeping up with the law and ensuring their practices are compliant. Learn about recent changes to Minnesota and federal law; en...

The NAEP Annual Meeting is the premier higher education procurement solutions conference in the country in 2017. Meet and network with 400 of your procurement colleagues from schools large and small, public and private, across the country. There are over 50 educational sessions along with a keynote speaker a day at NAEP 2017. There is something for everyone in higher education procurement. Review the program to plan your time wisely at the mee...

The TCEA Annual Convention & Exposition brings together campus and district-level educators to explore best practices for engaging students, increasing productivity, and innovating teaching and learning with technology. TCEA’s 37th annual convention will showcase hundreds of sessions to choose from for every educator to discover new ways to engage students and enhance learning. Who Attends: District and Campus Administrators Curricul...

How has new technology brought more issues to the OFCCP Internet Applicant Rules? The OFCCP continues to clarify what constitutes an internet applicant. Make sure you're up-to-date on all the latest guidance and know what parameters to follow. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs continues to clarify the definition of an internet applicant and the evolving guidance gives employers additional direction and assistance. Moreover, th...

Are you up-to-date with the new regulations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Right-of-Way? The new Bureau of Indian Affairs' Right-of-Way regulations have a considerable impact throughout Indian country, for both tribes and businesses involved in negotiations and economic opportunities on tribal lands. This topic will provide you with an overview of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' New Right-of-Way requirements. The new regulations will be compar...

Learn about key issues including keeping trespassers off utility or other easements. This topic will include legal and practical advice on identifying the priorities in land rights and responsibilities regarding easements and rights of way as the dominant estate and as to competing interests with respect thereto. Whether the servient estate holders, other easement holders or other third parties, determining what can, may and can't be done on t...

Make sure you understand the requirements with the new I-9 Form to ensure accuracy with employment eligibility verification. With immigration reform on hold and the President's Executive Orders being challenged in the courts, employers may find themselves becoming lax. Immigration compliance and monitoring may not seem like a priority. Considering that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to audit Form I-9s and fine noncompliant...

Continuity of government planning can be complex - walk away better equipped to improve your plan with actionable recommendations. Is your government entity or agency fully prepared for the next disaster? How does your Continuity of Government Plan measure up to current best practices? This topic will answer both of these questions by taking you through a scorecard assessment of your current plan, followed by a detailed review of current best...

Make sure you are up to speed on the top issues in Arizona employment law and keep your company compliant. It is not if your understanding of employment law will be tested - it is when. Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. With changes in the law and court interpretations, periodic reviews of your human resource forms, policies and procedures are critical to ensure compli...