08/01/2017
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:15 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Veronica Sanchez, Assistant Director of Human Resources, City of San Angelo
8:15–9:30 a.m.
The Strategic Role of HR- A Panel Discussion from a City Perspective
HR is more than a department that pushes paperwork and enrolls employees in their benefits. HR can be valued business partner for the units it supports. In this session you will hear from various City Department Directors and City Managers on how HR has assisted them and how they use HR as a resource to guide them to their ultimate goals.
Panelist: Tom Muir, City Manager, City of Azle; Wes Rhoades, Fire Chief, City of Euless; Matia Messemer, Human
Resources Executive Director, City of Hurst; and Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell Facilitator: Cat Schlueter, Human Resources Manager, City of Azle
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Critical Mistakes in the Hiring Process
Hiring employees is one of the most important tasks in any organization. This session will identify and address any legal pitfalls associated in the hiring process.
Speaker: Julia Gannaway, Partner, Lynn, Ross and Gannaway
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Benefits Audit 101: How to Conduct an Internal Audit for Dependent Eligibility
Auditing files for dependent eligibility of benefits can be a daunting task if one is unfamiliar with how to perform an audit. This session will provide a basis overview of how to perform a dependent eligibility audit of your files to ensure compliance.
Speaker: John Heerwagen, IPS Advisors, Consultant
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
1:15–2:30 p.m.
How to Conduct a Proper Employee Investigation
Employee investigations are time consuming and if handled incorrectly may lead to lawsuits and an eventual mistrust of HR processes. This session address the legal “do’s and don’ts” of how to conduct a legal investigation to ensure that your processes are efficient and effective.
Speaker: Matthew C.G. Boyle, Partner, Boyle & Lowry, L.L.P.
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–4:00 p.m.
Workers’ Compensation: Getting Employees Back to Work
Getting employees back to work is an important aspect of properly managing Workers’ Compensation claims. This session provides practical advice and shares best practices to ensure your employees are back on the job as quickly as possible.
Speakers: Pat Dowling, Claims Management Specialist, TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool; and Rich Hollensed, Member Services Manager, TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
Facilitator: Randy Garza, Loss Prevention Representative, TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
REGISTRATION
The registration fee includes tuition, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks.
Workshop Event Date Early Registration Deadline Early Registration Fee Late Registration Fee
San Angelo September 8 August 25 $150 $200
CANCELLATION AND SUBSTITUTION POLICY
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is emailed to [email protected] no later than August 25, 2017. No refunds will be honored after this date.
SEMINAR LOCATIONS
The meeting will be held at the McNeese Convention Center
501 Rio Concho Dr., San Angelo TX 76903
SEMINAR MATERIALS
Speaker materials will be posted on the TMHRA website at www.tmhra.org (under “News and Events”) as they become available.
CONFIRMATION AND BADGE
Your confirmation and workshop badge will be mailed to you in advance. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION AND BADGE TO THE WORKSHOP.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are in need of assistance of any kind, including if you have any special dietary needs (such as allergies, restrictions, or sensitivities to particular ingredients) or need mobility, audio-visual, or other assistance, please contact Lavern at (512) 231-7447 or [email protected].
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CEU)
Individuals may submit program information to their certifying agency to determine if CEUs or other credits may be applied. TMHRA does not pre-certify sessions for credit. CEU forms will be available online at www.tmhra.org.
DRESS CODE
The conference dress code is CASUAL. Remember, the weather will be hot outside, so dress for comfort. Be sure to bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions, in the event the rooms are cool.
QUESTIONS?
You may contact the TML Affiliate Services Department at (512) 231-7400 or [email protected].
