Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sheldon Blumling, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillips
Michael Hadley, Partner, Davis & Harman LLP
Seth T. Perretta, Esq., Principal, Groom Law Group

The highly rated panel is back at it again this year.  Join our wizards to hear about what you need to know in PEO benefits, updates that have happened since last year.  Bring your burning questions and try to stump them, if you do, you win, but in the many years we have had this session, it has never happened!!

Monday, September 16 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Gordon M. Berger, Esq., Partner, Pierson Ferdinand
Benjamin M. Ebbink, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillips

This wage and hour focused session will cover the five big things PEOs can do to reduce wage and hour risk from your PEO’s internal employees and your WSEs.  This session includes the big enchilada of PAGA in California, FLSA overtime rules and much more.

Monday, September 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Melissa Cizmorris, Esq., Partner, Akerman LLP
Matthew J. Claus, M&A Group Practice Leader, McHenry Consulting
Wanda J. Silva, President, Silva Capital Solutions, Inc.

It feels like almost everyday there is another merger or acquisition in the PEO space, what is going on, how can you prepare as buyer or a seller.  Our expert panelists will give an update on what is going on in the PEO M&A space from all angles and how you can prepare yourself and your PEO.

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Heather Keefer Saulsbury, EVP, PrestigePEO
Mark Sinatra, CEO Aspen HR

It's not just an investment, but a strategic move for organizations aiming to reach the next level. Developing and maintaining a strong brand and demand engine is the foundation for everything else to function effectively. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sheldon Blumling, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillips
Wendy Katz, CFO, Questco
Brian M. Nugent, Esq., Partner, Akerman LLP
Seth T. Perretta, Esq., Principal, Groom Law Group

Lessons Learned from the ERTC, the New Remote Workforce, and the Initial Years of the IRS CPEO Program.  Managing the complexities of payroll tax compliance has always been a key part of the PEO value proposition.  However, recent developments have pushed PEOs well-beyond the blocking and tackling of quarterly returns, requiring increased knowledge, resources and strategic thinking.  This program will focus on the lessons learned from recent developments and how they are shaping PEO strategies for managing payroll tax compliance. They will also cover how ERTC is causing some disturbances in PEO M&A activities. 

Tuesday, September 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Joseph Lazzarotti, Esq., Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Usama Kahf, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillips
Jenna Marceau, Chief Information Officer, Syndeo Outsourcing LLC
John M. Polson, Esq., Chairman & Managing Partner, Fisher Phillips

There is so much to think about when it comes to technology.  Our esteemed panel will talk about all of the liability that falls on your PEO and what you to do.  This will include all technology such as data privacy, AI, biometrics and others – come learn how to keep your PEO compliant!

Tuesday, September 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Nonah Oleson, Povaddo
William Stewart, Povaddo

Tuesday, September 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Connor Cross, Director of Human Resources & Payroll, Syndeo Outsourcing LLC
Emily N. Duncan, National Director, Client Administration, Questco

What are the best practices you can use with your vendor solutions so that you are helping your HR department run better? Come learn to use your vendors better to help you build these efficiencies and ultimately helping your run your HR department better. 

Tuesday, September 17 - 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Michael Hadley, Partner, Davis & Harman LLP

There is so much going on in benefits, it is time for an update! This session will expore how to prepare for Secure 2.0 and auto enrollment, concerns around the pre-tax wellness programs, and more, come learn how to ensure you know what is happening in the world of PEO benefits. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2:15pm-3:15pm

John Slavic, CEO & President, Slavic401k

This session will examine the key economic trends that affect the PEO industry, John will help give you a better perspective in planning for the future. A particular focus will be on the accelerating nature of technology, the shift in worksite demographics and the PEO model of the future. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Tuesday, September 17, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Alex Campos, Chief Executive Officer, Vensure Employer Services
Hamesh Chawla, CEO, Mulberri Inc.

What are the tools that you need to use?  Our expert panel will discuss what are the must haves in AI and your PEO, what will help you grow and do business more effectively.  

Tuesday, September 17, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Scott A. Hackworth, CPA, President, Industry Insights, Inc.
Alex Campbell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Staff Management, Inc.
Johnathan Taylor, Vice President & CFO, LandrumHR

NAPEO’s 2023 Financial Ratio & Operating Statistics Survey is an invaluable benchmarking tool for PEOs. Attendees will gain up-to-date, data-driven insight into the PEO industry and learn the latest operating statistics on benefits, pension plans, sales, client service, HR, payroll, and technology.

Tuesday, September 17, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Beth Greene, Vice President, BLR

AI is here and if you are not using to help in your PEO HR operations, you are losing out.  Come find out what AI solutions you need to help run your HR department more efficiently.

Tuesday, September 17, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Hank Johnson, Director of Risk Management & Compliance, Nextep, Inc.
Bruce McCreadie, President & CEO, American PEO Insurers
John Ykema, CEO, ESI (eEmployers Solutions, Inc.)

Now that AI has been here for a little while, what innovations have come about?  Our panel will talk about these innovations and how they can help you build the operations of your PEO.  They will discuss how to vet your vendors in the AI space as well.

Wednesday, September 18, 10:15am  - 11:15am

Ree Harper, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillip
Garrett Kamen, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillips
Elisabeth Shaw, Esq., VP - General Counsel, PrestigePEO

Working in just one state or area is a notion of the past.  With the remote workforce continually on the rise, a small local PEO is now employing workers in many more states.  But what do you need to keep compliant?  Growing as fast as the remote workforce are state and local laws and regulations, our speakers will go over what your PEO needs to do remain in compliance all over the country! 

Wednesday, September 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Laurie Bassi. CEO, McBassi & Company

Join the architect of NAPEO's successful industry research program as she unveils our latest white paper.  She will go over the results in deeper depth with the audience.