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Conducting Workplace Investigations

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Apr 28, 2026 10:30 AM PST / 1:30 PM EST REGISTER NOW!  Event ID 1024 Attend this live training for hands-on knowledge and techniques for conducting workplace investigations. Whether it’s a simple policy violation or a complicated, messy harassment complaint, you’ll be prepared to conduct a thorough, unbiased investigation. In this live session, attendees will […]

Can You Count To 50 (Not Kidding)?

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If you sell EPLI, can your insureds count to 50? With FMLA, the way an employer counts employees can make or break eligibility. Making mistakes here leads to legal headaches, penalties, and blindsided employees. Many employers unknowingly miscount remote or part–time employees, traveling workers, or seasonal hires, all while assuming the “50 within 75” rule […]

HR/EPL Compliance Reports – Learn What’s Changed

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HR/EPL Compliance Reports are now available to keep your organization up to date with the latest employment law changes. July brings critical updates your business can’t afford to miss. Outdated policies expose your organization to legal and financial risks, but these reports help you stay protected. ✅ State-by-State Employment Law Change Report – Identify the […]

Outdated Employee Handbooks Cost Businesses Big

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Attention Clients: Your 2025 Compliance Reports Are Ready for Download! Avoid Outdated Employee Handbooks. Stay prepared for the latest employment law changes! Many states introduce new regulations each January—2025 is no different, and staying compliant is essential for your business. As you review your compliance reports, don’t overlook the risks of outdated employee handbooks. Policies […]

Registration is live for the 4th annual S.A.V.E.S.!

Logo for ePlace Solutions 4th Annual S.A.V.E.S. (Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium) features large red hands, one smaller inside a bigger one, symbolizing abuse prevention and support. The design includes black and red text on a white background, emphasizing the urgent need to address business risk and safety in the context of abuse and victimization.

S.A.V.E.S. is the Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium, and it is the first SML-focused insurance conference. Join us virtually on October 16-17, 2024! Early bird rates end 8/31 but will sell out. Don’t wait to register. S.A.V.E.S. is ideal for: Human Resource Managers and Professionals Department Managers Risk Managers Retail Brokers Underwriters Claims Professionals and Attorneys […]

How “in the know” are you? HR Legal Updates

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Attention Clients! Take 5 minutes – right now – and get updated on the latest employment laws affecting your business. Think you’ve got it covered? Test your knowledge — how “in the know” are you really? Check out the July 2024 editions of our popular Employment Law Change Report and Employee Handbook Watchdog Report™. A lot is happening […]

Confused by FMLA? Let Us Clear the Fog! Part 3: Returning to Work… or Not!

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Do you get nervous when an employee talks about needing leave for a medical condition? Do you cringe when thinking about administering a leave? Join us for a breakdown of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We’ll discuss: Returning to the same or “equivalent” job; Requiring a fitness-for-duty certification; When an employee cannot return […]

Confused by FMLA? Let Us Clear the Fog! Part 2: Administrating FMLA Leave

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Do you get nervous when an employee talks about needing leave for a medical condition? Do you cringe when thinking about administering a leave? We continued our breakdown of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Topics discussed included: When employer notice obligations are triggered; Obtaining medical certification and recertification; Tracking leave, including intermittent leave; […]

Confused by FMLA? Let us clear the fog!

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Do you get nervous when an employee talks about needing leave for a medical condition? Do you cringe when thinking about administering a leave? Join us for a breakdown of the Family and Medical Leave Act. We’ll discuss: Counting employees to reach the 50-employee threshold The “key employee” exception Determining employee eligibility Certification and recertification […]

A Proactive Approach to Prevent Workplace Harassment

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Having an anti-harassment policy in your company handbook is crucial, but it’s just the beginning. Merely acknowledging it during the hiring process is not sufficient. To prevent workplace harassment and foster a safe and respectful workplace, your policy must be actively communicated and ingrained in your organizational culture. Regular training sessions, open discussions, and clear […]

HR/EPL Risk Management Services Now Offered for Public Entities

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After 20 years of providing HR/EPL risk management services to private employers, ePlace recently expanded its services to include HR/EPL risk management services for the public sector. Employment-related rules impacting the public sector can vary widely from the rules for private employers. These expanded services include a team of HR professionals supervised by employment attorneys […]

Now Available: The Employee Handbook Wizard!

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For our HR/EPLI risk management clients, we’ve launched the Employee Handbook Wizard. Now, clients can create a custom employee handbook in just a few minutes. No more adding and subtracting individual policies, one by one, to build or update your employee handbook. The Employee Handbook Wizard does the work for you. After the handbook is […]