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Crossroads Andover in Lexington is hosting the Leadercast Conference on May 4, 2018. The conference includes continuing education credits available for HR professionals! There is a cost to attend ($68 and includes lunch). 

Registration deadline is May 3rd.

To register or learn more, visit: Crossroads Leadercast May 4

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Investigation finds nearly 250 workers with disabilities improperly paid by a company located in Illinois - The Department of Labor revoked their certification under Section 14 (c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Section 14(c) of the FLSA is designed to offer more job opportunities for workers with disabilities when their disability affects their productive capacity for the work being performed. After applying for and receiving a certificate from the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the employer may gauge their hourly workers’ productivity and calculate the appropriate sub-minimum wage as a percentage of the rate for experienced workers performing similar jobs in the area under the Section 14(c) provisions.

Read more here: DOL News Release - 4.23.18

24th Annual Wage & Hour Seminar - West Chester, OH

June 7-8, 2018

The Greater Cincinnati Northern KY Chapter of the APA

REGISTRATION OPEN! Early bird pricing available through Friday April 27th.

This event will be packed with fantastic information on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Health, Benefit & Welfare, Record Retention, Compliance Minefield and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). RECERT CREDITS WILL BE AVAILABLE!

For more information: Wage and Hour Event Detail

Today April 17, 2018, HRCI announced upSkill, an on-demand learning and assessment module, to raise the bar on talent management capabilities of global business professionals.

upSkill will tackle specific people-management challenges faced by global professionals and organizations. upSkill provides you with affordable, timely and convenient continuous learning and assessment opportunities. 

HRCI credential holders are able to obtain 4-8 recertification credits.

There is a cost associated - $129 for assessement only, $229 for learning + assessment.

Resources:

HRCI Press Release

HRCI upSkill page

In recognition of the key role being played by talent acquisition professionals in today's challenging environment, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has developed a new Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential. Targeted to launch in June, this credential from SHRM is designed to help talent acquisition professionals distinguish their expertise and build their credibility within their organizations.

Read more on SHRM's page: SHRM Article

April Chapter Meeting Survey: Don't forget to let us know what you thought! April Meeting Survey

Communications Survey: We need your feedback! How can we improve our communications and member resources! What information do you want and how do you want to receive it? Plus, how can we improve our website! Closes April 25th. Communications Survey

Youth Employment: The end of the school year is upon us which means summer jobs! Make sure you know the rules for employing youth: YouthRules!

SHRM Certification: The spring exam application deadline is TOMORROW April 13th. Apply today for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam! : Apply!

HRCI Exam: New exam content outlines are updated on AUGUST 1st! Apply soon before that happens! HRCI

LexGiveBack: LexGiveBack was our Community Outreach Sponsor for April's Chapter Meeting. LexGiveBack is a week-long community service project, during which individuals and organizations will be encouraged to engage in acts of compassion toward their fellow Lexingtonians. Read more here: LexGiveBack!

SAVE THE DATE - 24th Annual Wage and Hour Seminar (Ohio): 

The Greater Cincinnati & N Kentucky and the Miami Valley Chapters of the American Payroll Association Present the 24th Annual Wage and Hour Seminar on June 7 & 8, 2018. The event will be held in The Savannah Center (West Chester, OH). We'll keep you posted on details once released!

UKFCU: Our Premier Sponsor for 2018, UKFCU has something they want you to know about! UKFCU has joined up with the Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross! Learn more here: UKFCU Promotion!

Multimonth ADA Leave Isn't Required in the 7th Circuit: The Supreme Court has declined to review a 7th Circuit decision that the ADA doesn't require employers to allow workers with disabilities to be off the job for two months or more. Read more here: SHRM Article

I think that is all from me for now folks! Email us if you have any questions: communications@bgshrm.org

Though it is posted on the main page of the website, we wanted to post the survey here as well. We need your feedback!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YXJ6N7

We're reaching out to current and former BGSHRM members to find out how we can improve AND expand our Communications and Member Resources! In general, we want to know what information you want and how you want to receive it. We also have several questions that relate directly to our website.

The survey is about 16 questions and should only take 10/15 minutes of your time. If you are interested in having your name entered for a drawing (gift card to Willie's Locally Known), please share your contact information at the end of the survey.

The survey will close at the end of the day Wednesday, April 25 2018

Did you attend our April PD Session Chapter Meeting, Harassment: We don't know what we don't know? We want to know what you thought, what you liked, what we could improve on, and more!

Please complete the following survey! It will only take 5 minutes of your time. We really appreciate your feedback:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JVFDKTJ

SAVE THE DATE!

The Greater Cincinnati & N Kentucky and the Miami Valley Chapters of the American Payroll Association Present the 

24th Annual Wage and Hour Seminar on June 7 & 8, 2018

The event will be held in The Savannah Center (West Chester, OH).

We'll keep you posted on details once released!