Get a sneak peek at industry leading pay research from the ADP Research Institute® that focuses on employee and employer perceptions and attitudes about traditional and emerging pay methods to address some of an organization’s biggest human capital management concerns.

Are you doing business or planning to set up shop in Canada? Navigating Canadian employment law- and making strategic HR decisions- can be complex for foreign and domestic employers alike.

The meteoric rise of the freelance workforce has forced many companies to rethink one of the most important, and expensive, parts of their business: their people. An estimated 57 million Americans are freelancing in some form or fashion according to a new industry report released last month.

As we enter tax season in a time of legislative uncertainty, it is crucial for companies to understand what tax incentives are available and how to capture them. This presentation will provide a high level overview of the evolving tax incentive landscape and provide insight into the latest tools and techniques being leveraged in the market. We will also cover impact of Tax reform (TCJA 2017) on tax incentives and other relevant topics on the minds of taxpayers.

Employee screening is a vital aspect of recruiting and should be a regular part of any hiring process. Why is this so important? Many candidates may not be who they seem to be at face value. This vital element also tends to be one of the most challenging, due to the regular introduction of new employment legislation that dictates how an employer should handle various pieces of the employee life cycle process. One aspect of this is adverse action: when you are considering denying a person employment due to consumer credit or criminal history.

In 2018, employers saw first-hand how changing employment laws can impact the workplace. Issues like sexual harassment, minimum wage increases, and paid sick leave requirements can leave small business owners scrambling to stay compliant. Which trends are expected to continue in 2019?

As a Small Business Owner’s trusted advisor, you have a lot on your plate. Much of your time is spent educating and advising your clients on how to utilize technology, and implement efficient systems and internal controls. One of the toughest parts of your job may be to convince your clients, with the utmost ethical purpose, that they are direct targets for small business fraud. Learn from Dawn Brolin, a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner, about today’s risks involving fraud in small business and how a few simple internal control suggestions may prevent severe exposure to your clients.

The current economic and political environment has created great uncertainty for many CPAs specialized in business taxation, personal financial planning, or estate planning. This session will cover the most current events involving tax reform. We will also discuss planning for tax reform, such as opportunities to optimize timing and maintain flexibility.