Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy

Strategic Risk Management Fundamentals: Module 1
2016-09-28 08:30 - 12:00 UTC
This class is part of our 8-part “Strategic Risk Management Fundamentals” course.
Enrollment for our 2016-2017 course is currently closed. If you are interested in learning more about this course, click here or give us a call at 315.768.8888.

WEBINAR: How Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Can Leverage “Emerging Benefits” For Employees (Cost Effectively!)
2016-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Webinar will be conducted via Go-To-Webinar
It is often believed that small to mid-sized businesses simply can’t offer some of the benefits of larger organizations. We beg to differ. Employees in smaller organizations have the same needs as those of larger organizations; and, now, small to mid-sized companies don’t have to compromise. Learn how you can cost effectively bring “emerging benefits” to your employees without the administrative burden.
In this webinar, we will discuss the following:
• What are the New Benefits coming to the market?
• Who are the vendors?
• What are the costs?
• How can a small to mid-sized employer bring this to their organization?

Mid-Year Labor & Employment Update
2016-09-07 11:30 - 13:30 UTC
This interactive session will include discussions on:

Drug Testing and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Labor (DOL) Rule changes
Recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rulings

This seminar will be presented by Michael J. Sciotti, Esq. & Edward G. Melvin, Esq. (Barclay Damon LLP)
Lunch 11:30 – Noon
Seminar Noon – 1:30

WEBINAR: The New HR Ecosystem: How Small to Mid-sized Businesses Can Dramatically Change HR
2016-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Webinar will be conducted via Go-To-Webinar
The HR Technology market is transforming into what we call “Human Capital Management 3.0.” And, it’s not just about the technology! It’s bigger and different.
In this webinar, we will address the obstacles that many in HR are currently facing while trying to attain that HR “WOW.” Then, we’ll introduce a plan for success.
Subtopics Include:
• Market overview of HR Technology
• Introduction of HCM 3.0
• Outline of the steps to take HR to a new level (cost effectively!)

WEBINAR: 2016 Share-To-Compare Benefits Benchmarking Survey Results
2016-08-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar will be conducted via Go-To-Meeting
Each year, our awesome actuarial partners conduct a Greater New York benefits benchmarking survey (did we mention that we’re partnered with one of the world’s largest and most respected providers of actuarial and related products and services?!).
Participation in the survey provides organizations with an Individual Custom Report (ICR) that includes overall survey results as well as specific benchmarking data comparing the organization’s plans to thousands of other local and national employers.
This webinar will dive into this year’s survey results and help you understand what it all means.
Note: in order to receive an ICR and attend this webinar, employers must complete this year’s Share to Compare Greater New York Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
All survey participants will be automatically enrolled into this webinar.
Have questions? Shoot us an email or give us a call at 315.768.8888.

Reward, Recruit & Retain Strategy: Private Exchange
2016-07-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Kevin Holler from Liazon
Lunch served 11:30am – Noon
Seminar Noon – 1:00pm

WEBINAR: New Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Regulations
2016-06-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar will be conducted via Go-To-Webinar
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime wage payment qualifications for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule increases the salary an employee must be paid in order to qualify for a white collar exemption.
This webinar will review the following:

New Salary Amount
Highly Compensated Test Salary Requirements
Automatic Updating of Salary Amount
Inclusion of Nondiscretionary Bonuses and Incentive Payments into Salary Amount
Review of Duties Test
Review of Salary Basis Requirements
Wage Theft Prevention Act Compliance
Conversion of Employee to Salaried Non-Exempt Employees

This webinar will be presented by: Michael J. Sciotti, Esq. (Barclay Damon, LLP)

Retirement Plan Fiduciary Responsibility: How to Avoid Personal Liability
2016-06-28 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Administering a retirement plan and managing its assets is a significant responsibility. Because they act on behalf of participants in a retirement plan as well as their beneficiaries, plan fiduciaries (individuals who manages an employee benefit plan and its assets) have important responsibilities and are subject to standards of conduct.
As a plan fiduciary, you could be held personally liable for acts associated with administering the plan—whether or not your acts or decisions were made knowingly in violation of your fiduciary duties. Not knowing your responsibilities is not a defense.
To meet your responsibilities as plan sponsors, fiduciaries need to understand some basic rules. This seminar will review these rules as well as what fiduciaries need to know about their responsibilities.
Subtopics include:

Am I a fiduciary?
What exactly are my responsibilities as a fiduciary?
Who can I team up with to help me fully understand and document my requirements?
How can I reduce my personal liability as a fiduciary?

Presented by: Aaron Finch of Voya Financial Partners, LLC
Who should attend?

Plan trustees
HR staff responsible for administering retirement plans

Lunch 11:30 – Noon
Presentation Noon – 1:30

New Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Regulations
2016-06-23 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime wage payment qualifications for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule increases the salary an employee must be paid in order to qualify for a white collar exemption.
This seminar will review the following:

New Salary Amount
Highly Compensated Test Salary Requirements
Automatic Updating of Salary Amount
Inclusion of Nondiscretionary Bonuses and Incentive Payments into Salary Amount
Review of Duties Test
Review of Salary Basis Requirements
Wage Theft Prevention Act Compliance
Conversion of Employee to Salaried Non-Exempt Employees

This seminar will be presented by: Michael J. Sciotti, Esq.
Lunch 11:30am – Noon
Seminar Noon – 2:00pm

Staying Ahead of Health Plan Compliance
2016-05-18 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Employers that provide group health plan coverage to their employees are subject to numerous compliance requirements throughout the year, such as requirements for reporting, participant disclosure and certain fee payments.
This seminar will provide a high-level overview of the various compliance requirements and associated deadlines that health plan sponsors should be aware of throughout the year.
Subtopics will include:

Key requirements and deadlines to be aware of
How to comply with applicable requirements
Additional compliance requirements for large employers
How to leverage Compliancedashboard® to stay one step ahead of your health plan compliance

Presented by: GKG’s Employee Benefits team!
Who should attend? Business-owners and/or individuals responsible for meeting health plan compliance requirements. Note: This seminar will be beneficial for both small and large businesses.

Lunch served 11:30am-Noon | Seminar Noon-1:30pm
