In many employment relationships there is a trust gap right now.  No matter how hard employers work to provide great wages and benefits, if they don't lead with trust and character, it won't work well.  Employers and workers are facing a multitude of HR challenges, and HR professionals generally turn to our typical HR solutions to deal with them.  What if we started speaking about and demonstrating real trust and character, not in any way that could be considered political or woke [in other words NOT mere DE&I] but in a way that created real trust between employees and leadership?  What would that take?  How could we do it? What are proven examples of the results that can be achieved?

2022 has been a record-setting year in many ways. With historic highs in wage growth, inflation, and people quitting their jobs, what do you need to know to be prepared for 2023?

Theresa will discuss the hottest topics in compensation and offer strategies to meet these challenges. We’ll talk about how to successfully adapt and thrive in the coming year.

After this session, attendees will:

• Understand current economic trends and how they will impact 2023 compensation strategy
• Identify effective approaches to attract and retain employees in a turbulent time

Strategize how to comply with the changes to the Washington EPOA and exempt salary threshold

This session will discuss all the federal and state mandates impacting the administration of benefit plans and best practices to ensure employers remain in compliance. We will address the following topics:

1. COVID-19 Updates- What provisions will be sunsetting?
2. ACA Compliance- Reporting, Affordability Calculations in 2023 and Appealing Letters 226-J
3. Transparency rules- What to do to comply with RxDC reporting - Due 12/27/22
4. Overturning Roe v. Wade- What it means to employers and their plans
5. WA Cares Act Update
6. Updates on WA PFMLA
7. New Oregon PFML - Overview

WorkSource is a statewide partnership of state, local and nonprofit agencies that provides an array of employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Washington.

Customers access services electronically through WorkSourceWA.com or through a network of more than 60 WorkSource centers, affiliates and connection sites.