We are pleased to offer many events throughout the year, including seminars and webinars from our Brower Educational Series. If you have questions about any of the events listed below, please call (937) 285-8201.

Brower Educational Series Calendar for 2013

Overview of Upcoming Seminars and Webinars:

Contractors Insurance Review - June 12, 2013
Presenter: Ann Larimer
Location: Brower Dayton - Second Floor Conference Room
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

This informative seminar will discuss common contract/bid spec requirements, including workers’ compensation, general and auto liability, and builder’s risk.

Health Care Reform - August 28, 2013
Presenter: Chris Pulos
Location: Brower Dayton - Second Floor Conference Room
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

This informative seminar will cover any changes in regards to Health Care Reform. The seminar is approved for 2 HRCI credits.

Fair Labor Standards Act - September 17, 2013
Presenter: Attorney Mark Lutz
Location: Oasis Conference Center - 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH 45140
Time: 8:30-11:45 a.m., with a 15 minute break mid-way.
Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m.

A one-hour webinar will be held the following day at 1:00 p.m. This seminar is approved for 3 HRCI credits. The webinar is approved for 1 HRCI credit. Topics included are:

Top violations
- Rounding rules (starting, stopping, lunch and breaks)
- Exempt vs. non-exempt
- Docking exempt pay
- IRS contractor vs. employee
- Properly calculating hours worked (breaks, travel time, etc.)
- Properly calculating the regular rate (commissions, bonuses, etc.)
- Alternatives to time and one-half overtime pay
Recordkeeping
Properly handling DOL audits
Remote working – how to plan and implement
Technology – remote email access and the FLSA (hours worked)
Sample policies and procedures