SEMINARS
SPRING EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINARS
April 11 | Rapid City
April 12 | Fort Pierre
April 13 | Sioux Falls
April 12 | Fort Pierre
April 13 | Sioux Falls
Join Chris Hoyme of Jackson Lewis P.C. as he addresses today's employment law issues.
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Topics include:
Brief Legal Update
Wage and Hour Refresher
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When Things Go Wrong
Managing Legal Risk in Leave and Termination Scenarios
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This is a free service to SDRA members, and $50 for nonmembers (cost can be applied to new membership dues).
WEBINARS
Pick up some first rate tips to assist you in running your business, learn about laws and regulations, and more through webinars sponsored by SDRA. These programs are an easy, convenient way for you to get information - and registration is FREE.
Check back for information on upcoming webinars.
Check back for information on upcoming webinars.
ARCHIVED WEBINARS |
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SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar
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Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) South Dakota District Office for this information session especially for the South Dakota Retailers Association.
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses* keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
Learn more: Restaurant Revitalization Fund (sba.gov)
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses* keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
Learn more: Restaurant Revitalization Fund (sba.gov)
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*Eligible Businesses (**Onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts.):
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Embracing Disability Awareness & Etiquette into the Workplace Culture Training |
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center will be facilitating a free, interactive virtual training to better understand and interact with different types of disabilities to serve/work with customers or employees with disabilities.
Who Should Attend:
Who Should Attend:
- Human Resource Professionals
- Small Business Owners
- Supervisors
- Employees
2021 Employment Law Outlook with Jackson Lewis
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Chris Hoyme of the Jackson Lewis employment law firm discussed some of the top state and national issues for employers in 2021 in a webinar for SDRA members. Topics included:
- Employment regulation and enforcement policy changes under the Biden administration
- Guidance on marijuana and the workplace
- COVID-19 policies and vaccination requirements
- Answers to SDRA member-submitted questions
Learning the Elements of the ADA and Service Animals in Workplaces Training
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· Does your business provide services or/products to the public?
· Do you and/or your employees encounter customers who come into your business with animals?
· Do you want to learn more about service animals?
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center will be facilitating a free, interactive virtual training to learn more about the ADA and service animals within workplaces.
· Do you and/or your employees encounter customers who come into your business with animals?
· Do you want to learn more about service animals?
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center will be facilitating a free, interactive virtual training to learn more about the ADA and service animals within workplaces.
RIA Fiduciary 401k Plan Option as a new SDRA Member Benefit
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A Fiduciary 401k Plan is an important benefit valued by both your current and prospective employees. Learn how to take advantage of the SDRA member benefit and discounted 401k plan option to help recruit, retain and reward your employees. Discretionary plan designs may benefit owners, leadership, or board members too! Topics will include: Employer Services, Lower Costs, Fee Transparency, Fiduciary Services, and the Turnkey Plan Design. The RIA Fiduciary 401k plan is available to convert your existing retirement plan or for new start-up plans too!
About the presenter: Verlyn E. Hahn, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, is a 30+ year financial industry executive, and the President/Co-Founder of the Hahn Financial Group, Inc. (HFG). HFG is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. HFG focuses on offering the Association Employer Health Plan Option, retirement plans, investment management, as well as general insurance.
About the presenter: Verlyn E. Hahn, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, is a 30+ year financial industry executive, and the President/Co-Founder of the Hahn Financial Group, Inc. (HFG). HFG is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. HFG focuses on offering the Association Employer Health Plan Option, retirement plans, investment management, as well as general insurance.
How to Retail In The Time of COVID-19 |
Presenter: Bob Phibbs, known as the “Retail Doctor.” Bob has worked with hundreds of large retail brands including Bernina, LEGO, and Yamaha, as well as the smallest mom and pops, and everything in between. Check out retaildoc.com for more information.
The South Dakota Retailers Association, in conjunction with the Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA), is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 am CT that will refocus your retail plan to not only survive COVID-19, but help you succeed! The webinar covers how store operations must change, how to market yourself -- including the do’s and don’ts of Facebook live -- and how to get in the right mindset to not just survive but to win as stores re-open.
The South Dakota Retailers Association, in conjunction with the Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA), is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 am CT that will refocus your retail plan to not only survive COVID-19, but help you succeed! The webinar covers how store operations must change, how to market yourself -- including the do’s and don’ts of Facebook live -- and how to get in the right mindset to not just survive but to win as stores re-open.
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COVID-19 Legal Update: More Practical H-R Guidance for Employers
Exclusively for South Dakota Retailers Association members |
Attorney Christopher Hoyme of Jackson Lewis, PC presented a free webinar exclusively for South Dakota Retailers Association members, with answers to questions about the Human Resource aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris answered questions that were submitted by members. Click here to view the note-taking slides. Click here to view the full-page slides.
Unemployment Insurance Webinar with Department of Labor and Regulation |
South Dakota Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman provided information employers need regarding unemployment insurance as it relates to COVID-19 layoffs and closures. Click to download the slides: full-page slides, note-taking slides.
As mentioned in the webinar: Click here to visit the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) site for employers - supply information needed for responding to reemployment assistance (RA) benefit claim notices and information requests.
As mentioned in the webinar: Click here to visit the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) site for employers - supply information needed for responding to reemployment assistance (RA) benefit claim notices and information requests.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information for the Tourism Industry |
Listen to a webinar for small businesses and non-profit organizations in South Dakota that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus are now eligible for economic assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Hear from representatives from the Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center and Governor’s Office of Economic Development as they provide details about the process and requirements of this program.
COVID-19 Legal Update Webinar: Practical Guidance for Employers |
Christopher Hoyme of Jackson Lewis, PC presented a webinar for South Dakota Retailers Association members, with up-to-the-minute information on the HR aspects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to download the webinar slides.
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Free HR Update Webinar
Presented exclusively for SDRA members by Chris Hoyme of Jackson Lewis |
• Overtime rule change: Under a rule adopted recently by the U.S. Department of Labor, more than one million American workers are newly-eligible for overtime pay. Find out: the dollar thresholds for determining whether your employees are entitled to overtime pay, how many hours an employee must work to receive overtime pay, how overtime pay is calculated, who is exempt from overtime pay requirements.
• Tipped employees: The US Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule regarding tip pooling arrangements and the federal tip credit. Learn: how the tip credit applies if an employee performs both tipped duties (such as taking and serving food orders) and non-tipped duties (such as rolling silverware), which employees can and can’t participate in a tip pool, and whether an establishment can utilize the tip credit if they have a tip pool.
• Website accessibility update: We’ll give you a quick update on your general responsibilities to make your business website accessible. In October, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not review a circuit court ruling that a blind customer can sue the Domino’s Pizza chain under the Americans with Disabilities Act for having a website and mobile app that were not fully accessible to people with disabilities.
• Tipped employees: The US Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule regarding tip pooling arrangements and the federal tip credit. Learn: how the tip credit applies if an employee performs both tipped duties (such as taking and serving food orders) and non-tipped duties (such as rolling silverware), which employees can and can’t participate in a tip pool, and whether an establishment can utilize the tip credit if they have a tip pool.
• Website accessibility update: We’ll give you a quick update on your general responsibilities to make your business website accessible. In October, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not review a circuit court ruling that a blind customer can sue the Domino’s Pizza chain under the Americans with Disabilities Act for having a website and mobile app that were not fully accessible to people with disabilities.
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Advantages and Benefits of Self-Funded Health Plans with Stop-Loss
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Does your company struggle with the increasing costs of healthcare? Self-Funded Health Plans with Stop-Loss may be one of the more effective ways an employer can influence the rising costs of healthcare coverage. Discover the advantages and benefits that other SDRA members are already experiencing! Presenter: Luke Hahn, Hahn Financial Group.
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5 Key Strategies To Reduce Shipping Expenses
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Saving money on shipping expenses for your business is more important than ever in this challenging economy. You have options and decisions to make when it comes to shipping to receive the best value. PartnerShip, an SDRA endorsed service provider who manages the SDRA Shipping Program, will be providing a free webinar that will demonstrate five key strategies to help businesses reduce shipping expenses. Here's your chance to learn about your shipping options, and what can be done to lower your shipping expenses.
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Your Business May be in Danger: Tips to protect your computers and businesses from cyber attacks
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There are many cyber threats and attacks that can impact your business. During this free webinar, Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, Associate Dean of the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences and Associate Professor of Digital Forensics will highlight current cyber threats and how you can protect your computer, network and business.
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Recruiting, Hiring & Retaining Employees with Disabilities:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Available to Businesses |
Looking for good employees? Find out how to recruit, hire, or retain employees with disabilities. In this free webinar, Kimberly Ludwig, Business Specialist for the state of South Dakota, will explain how vocational rehabilitation services can partner with your business by offering customized assistance and support. The employment rate of people with disabilities in South Dakota is 51.3% versus 82.5% of those without disabilities - an employment gap of 32.5%. This is one of several reasons individuals with disabilities are an untapped labor pool with valuable skills, abilities, and resources. No matter how simple or complex your questions or situation may be for recruiting, hiring, or retaining employees with disabilities in your workforce, Voc. Rehab. is here to help.
