Terminating employees is a lot more than just handing out pink slips and severance checks. From accruals to workshare, employers must have a comprehensive understanding of the procedural, tactical and financial considerations associated with terminating employees in order to effectively manage today's dynamic workforce.
This practical webcast brings together experienced professionals in legal, accounting and benefits management to share their insights on these severance-related topics:
- Notice of plant closings under the WARN Act
- Reduction in hours/furloughs
- Wage-hour rules governing severance pay and the payment of final wages
- Payment of accrued vacation and paid time off
- Employer obligations relating to benefits, retirement and releases of claims
- Employer deductions from severance and final wages
- Wage garnishment considerations
- Nonqualified deferred compensation taxation and reporting
- Federal and multistate income tax withholding
- Recovery of wage overpayments to separated employees
- Unemployment insurance considerations
- Worksharing as an alternative to layoff
- Supplemental unemployment benefits as an alternative to severance pay
Speakers
- William Hays Weissman, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson
- Debera Salam, Director, Ernst & Young LLP, Employment Tax Services
- Bryan Lihzis, Senior Vice President, Total Management Solutions
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MT
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CT
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Continuing Education: 1.5 CLE credits will be available
Questions? Email Juleantonette Lopez or call (408) 795-3432
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