Final Paychecks Made Easy: Navigating State and Federal Compliance Rules
Master Final Paycheck Laws, Avoid Costly Errors, and Ensure Seamless Compliance Today!
Instructor :
Mark Schwartz
Webinar ID:
18742
Date: DEC 19, 2024 (THU)
Start Time: 10 AM PT - 11:15 AM PT
Duration: 75 Mins.
What will you learn
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- Understand State And Federal Termination Pay Laws Across States.
- Learn Accurate Calculations For Resigned And Terminated Employee Payments.
- Master Proper Tax Withholding For Final Paychecks And Benefits.
- Handle Fringe Benefits: Pay Out Or Forward Balances Properly.
- Ensure Compliance With COBRA Regulations For Health Benefits Continuation.
- Streamline Processes To Avoid Compliance Risks And ….
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- Understand State And Federal Termination Pay Laws Across States.
- Learn Accurate Calculations For Resigned And Terminated Employee Payments.
- Master Proper Tax Withholding For Final Paychecks And Benefits.
- Handle Fringe Benefits: Pay Out Or Forward Balances Properly.
- Ensure Compliance With COBRA Regulations For Health Benefits Continuation.
- Streamline Processes To Avoid Compliance Risks And Penalties.
- Stay Updated With 2024 Termination Pay Laws And Guidelines.
Course Description
As we approach the end of 2024, the importance of understanding and complying with updated termination pay regulations has never been greater.
Issuing an employee’s final paycheck is more complex than it appears, with Federal laws setting broad guidelines and State-specific rules creating additional layers of complexity.
Missteps can lead to compliance violations, costly penalties, and unnecessary legal risks—especially when payments are required immediately upon termination.
This 75-minute webinar is designed to simplify the process, ensuring you’re equipped to handle final paychecks confidently and accurately.
What You’ll Learn:
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- Final Pay Compliance: Navigate updated Federal and State rules for calculating and issuing final wages.
- Payout for Accrued Benefits: Understand how to handle vacation, sick leave, and PTO payouts, including proper taxation.
- Timing Differences: Learn how deadlines vary between resigned vs. terminated employees and how to meet them.
- State-by-State Insights: Gain clarity on the latest state-specific guidelines relevant to your organization.
Key Areas of Focus:
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- Health Insurance Compliance: Master COBRA regulations for transitioning health benefits after dismissal.
- Retirement and Compensation: Manage retirement accounts and workers’ compensation payouts in compliance with 2024 updates.
This webinar provides the critical knowledge you need to minimize compliance risks and streamline your payroll processes. Whether you’re an HR professional, payroll manager, or business leader, this training ensures you’re fully prepared for the complexities of 2024 termination pay requirements.
Enroll Now!
As we approach the end of 2024, the importance of understanding and complying with updated termination pay regulations has never been greater.
Issuing an employee’s final paycheck is more complex than it appears, with Federal laws setting broad guidelines and State-specific rules creating additional layers of complexity.
Missteps can lead to compliance violations, costly penalties, and unnecessary legal risks—especially when payments are required immediately upon termination.
This 75-minute webinar is designed to simplify the process, ensuring you’re equipped to handle final paychecks confidently and accurately.
What You’ll Learn:
-
- Final Pay Compliance: Navigate updated Federal and State rules for calculating and issuing final wages.
- Payout for Accrued Benefits: Understand how to handle vacation, sick leave, and PTO payouts, including proper taxation.
- Timing Differences: Learn how deadlines vary between resigned vs. terminated employees and how to meet them.
- State-by-State Insights: Gain clarity on the latest state-specific guidelines relevant to your organization.
Key Areas of Focus:
-
- Health Insurance Compliance: Master COBRA regulations for transitioning health benefits after dismissal.
- Retirement and Compensation: Manage retirement accounts and workers’ compensation payouts in compliance with 2024 updates.
This webinar provides the critical knowledge you need to minimize compliance risks and streamline your payroll processes. Whether you’re an HR professional, payroll manager, or business leader, this training ensures you’re fully prepared for the complexities of 2024 termination pay requirements.
Enroll Now!
Why you should attend
Handling termination pay is one of the most sensitive and legally complex aspects of managing employees. As we close out 2024, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations is more critical than ever.
Mistakes can result in significant financial penalties, reputational harm, and even criminal consequences. This webinar is your final opportunity this year to gain the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate this challenging process.
This training will help you:
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- Avoid Costly Penalties: Learn how to comply with State and Federal termination pay rules, reducing the risk of fines, lawsuits, or criminal charges.
- Gain Clarity on State-Specific Laws: Understand the exact requirements in your state so you’re fully prepared to meet end-of-year deadlines and obligations.
- Enhance Your Expertise: Strengthen your knowledge of final paycheck calculations, including payouts for PTO, vacation, and sick leave.
- Stay Ahead of Updates: Get the latest insights on 2024 compliance updates to ensure your organization starts 2025 on the right foot.
- Protect Your Organization: Minimize the risk of labor department investigations and disputes with former employees.
This Course Is Designed For:
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- HR professionals responsible for payroll and compliance.
- Business owners seeking to protect their companies from legal and financial risks.
- Payroll specialists aiming to master the complexities of termination pay regulations.
Join Mark Schwartz for this must-attend webinar and close out 2024 with the confidence to handle termination pay with precision and compliance. Safeguard your organization against pitfalls and set the foundation for success in 2025.
Enroll Now!
Handling termination pay is one of the most sensitive and legally complex aspects of managing employees. As we close out 2024, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations is more critical than ever.
Mistakes can result in significant financial penalties, reputational harm, and even criminal consequences. This webinar is your final opportunity this year to gain the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate this challenging process.
This training will help you:
-
- Avoid Costly Penalties: Learn how to comply with State and Federal termination pay rules, reducing the risk of fines, lawsuits, or criminal charges.
- Gain Clarity on State-Specific Laws: Understand the exact requirements in your state so you’re fully prepared to meet end-of-year deadlines and obligations.
- Enhance Your Expertise: Strengthen your knowledge of final paycheck calculations, including payouts for PTO, vacation, and sick leave.
- Stay Ahead of Updates: Get the latest insights on 2024 compliance updates to ensure your organization starts 2025 on the right foot.
- Protect Your Organization: Minimize the risk of labor department investigations and disputes with former employees.
This Course Is Designed For:
-
- HR professionals responsible for payroll and compliance.
- Business owners seeking to protect their companies from legal and financial risks.
- Payroll specialists aiming to master the complexities of termination pay regulations.
Join Mark Schwartz for this must-attend webinar and close out 2024 with the confidence to handle termination pay with precision and compliance. Safeguard your organization against pitfalls and set the foundation for success in 2025.
Enroll Now!
Areas Covered
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- Understanding State and Federal Regulations: Gain a clear understanding of termination pay laws for all the states where your organization operates.
- Accurate Final Pay Calculations: Learn how to calculate and issue the correct amounts for employees who resign or are terminated, ensuring full compliance.
- Proper Tax Withholding: Understand how to identify and withhold the appropriate taxes for final paychecks, including payouts for accrued benefits.
- Handling Fringe Benefits: Discover how to manage and either pay out or forward fringe benefit accounts such as retirement contributions or unused PTO balances.
- Compliance with COBRA Requirements: Master the process for complying with COBRA regulations, ensuring proper continuation of health benefits after termination.
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.
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- Understanding State and Federal Regulations: Gain a clear understanding of termination pay laws for all the states where your organization operates.
- Accurate Final Pay Calculations: Learn how to calculate and issue the correct amounts for employees who resign or are terminated, ensuring full compliance.
- Proper Tax Withholding: Understand how to identify and withhold the appropriate taxes for final paychecks, including payouts for accrued benefits.
- Handling Fringe Benefits: Discover how to manage and either pay out or forward fringe benefit accounts such as retirement contributions or unused PTO balances.
- Compliance with COBRA Requirements: Master the process for complying with COBRA regulations, ensuring proper continuation of health benefits after termination.
BONUS:
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- PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
- Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
- Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email.
Who is this course for
Experience the benefits of this training individually and maximize them in a group setting!
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- Leaders Ensuring Compliance To Avoid Year-End Penalties And Risks
- HR Professionals Streamlining Termination Pay Processes For Accuracy And Compliance
- Payroll Specialists Perfecting Final Pay Calculations And Tax Withholding
- Business Owners Protecting Their Organizations From Legal And Financial Liabilities
- Department Heads Managing Seamless Offboarding And Team Transitions
- Compliance Officers Minimizing Legal Risks During Employee Terminations
- Training Managers Educating Teams On Updated 2024 Compliance Requirements
- Employee Relations Specialists Resolving Termination-Related Disputes Effectively
- Team Leaders Handling PTO, COBRA, And Fringe Benefit Transitions
Experience the benefits of this training individually and maximize them in a group setting!
-
- Leaders Ensuring Compliance To Avoid Year-End Penalties And Risks
- HR Professionals Streamlining Termination Pay Processes For Accuracy And Compliance
- Payroll Specialists Perfecting Final Pay Calculations And Tax Withholding
- Business Owners Protecting Their Organizations From Legal And Financial Liabilities
- Department Heads Managing Seamless Offboarding And Team Transitions
- Compliance Officers Minimizing Legal Risks During Employee Terminations
- Training Managers Educating Teams On Updated 2024 Compliance Requirements
- Employee Relations Specialists Resolving Termination-Related Disputes Effectively
- Team Leaders Handling PTO, COBRA, And Fringe Benefit Transitions
Instructor Profile
Mark Schwartz is an employment tax specialist and has over 15 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant and as a payroll tax auditor with the State of California. He has managed an audit caseload of 20 ongoing audits, from small home-based businesses to large multi-national corporations. He is expert at defining regulatory and statutory requirements from local, State and Federal government agencies; and helping the average businessperson understand what that means to their business. He has processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll checks plus tax forms for businesses with hourly as well as exempt workers, multistate operations and a wide variety of benefits.
Mr.Schwartz provides consulting services encompassing payroll processing and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization, payroll tax compliance reviews, independent contractor studies, use of electronic transfers, deductions, benefits, etc. Mark has represented both clients and the State in front of the State Appeals Board. He understands the complexities of local wage laws, unemployment and disability claims, and other wage and benefit issues affecting your employees.
Mark prides himself on his outstanding customer service skills. He listens attentively to his clientele, helping them bridge the gap between the small business world and Government bureaucracy. He eagerly assists with clients needs and feels that educating clients toward faster, accurate and more complete payroll processes provide the most value.
Mark is a participating member of the American Payroll Association. He earned his BA and MBA in Finance at Santa Clara University. He has held Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Investment and Derivatives Auditor Credentials. Mark is currently pursuing a Certified Payroll Fundamentals Credential with the American Payroll Association.
