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Overview of Cafeteria Plans
This course provides a general overview of Cafeteria plans, also known as Flexible Benefit plans, which were established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS regulations. These plans allow employers to offer customizable benefit packages to employees-something that over 85% of women and 60% of men said influenced their decision to stay with their present employer.
After completing this course you will be able to
Define a flexible benefit plan
Identify which benefits qualify for the plan, and which do not
Explain when benefit elections must be made
Adhere to reporting requirements
The Family and Medical Leave Act
This course presents an overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which requires employers of a certain size to allow employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave in certain situations. It discusses employer and employee eligibility and highlights employer responsibilities, as well as providing practical tips on complying with these responsibilities.
After completing this course you will be able to
Understand why FMLA was enacted
Define employer eligibility requirements
Identify employee eligibility requirements
Provide proper notice to qualified employees
Using ADR to Settle Disputes
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes offer businesses a range of settlement and private adjudication options that provide rapid, inexpensive, private and customized methods for resolution. While not appropriate in all cases and subject to constitutional and practical limitations, ADR processes can be used advantageously in many disputes. Business managers should be thoroughly schooled in ADR applications.
After completing this course you will be able to
Define alternative dispute resolutions (ADR)
Explore the advantages of alternative dispute resolution
Understand ADR's party-driven processes
Understand ADR's adjudicative processes