AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) invites Galveston–area employers, human resource professionals, business owners and managers to attend the Texas Business Conference employment law update on September 8 at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort in Galveston. The conference will provide valuable information for employers and business owners concerning the legal issues associated with operating a business in Texas.
“We are committed to providing employers with the information they need to succeed,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. “The Texas Business Conference brings valuable resources to help employers effectively navigate through state and federal employment laws.”
Seminar topics include: Texas employment law and the basics of hiring; federal and Texas wage and hour laws; the unemployment claim and appeal process; independent contractors; and employee policy handbooks. Participants will receive the latest edition of the popular publication, Especially for Texas Employers, which addresses basic legal issues regarding hiring, post-employment and work-separation policies.
The Society for Human Resource Management Texas State Council (Texas SHRM) is co-sponsoring the Texas Business Conferences and offering professional development and Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) recertification credits for human resources professionals attending the conferences. Certificates for the Texas SHRM Professional Development Credits will be handed out to those attending the Texas Business Conference. Also, attorneys may receive up to 5.5 hours of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit (no ethics hours) if they attend the entire conference. In addition, certified public accountants who attend can earn six hours of continuing education credit, and other conference participants may qualify for general professional credit.
The conference is Friday, September 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort, located at 5222 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston. Attendees may check in from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The cost to attend is $125 per person and is nonrefundable. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Participants may register online or download a registration form at the Texas Business Conference webpage. For more information, call 512-463-6389.
Texas Business Conferences occur several times a year at locations throughout the state. For a complete list of 2017 dates, visit the Texas Business Conference webpage. More information about the resources available to Texas employers can be found on the Office of Commissioner Representing Employers webpage.