What You'll Master in 2 Days
Navigate the complex and constantly changing world of employee benefits law. Master ERISA compliance, retirement plan administration, health care reform requirements, and the emerging issues that are catching employers off guard in 2026.
Legislative & Regulatory Update - Stay Ahead of Changes
Navigate SECURE 2.0 and 3.0, understand DOL fiduciary rules, and track recent court decisions
SECURE 2.0 implementation
Navigate the retirement plan changes that took effect and understand what's coming next
SECURE 3.0 proposals
Prepare for potential new legislation lowering plan participation age to 18
DOL fiduciary rule saga
Understand the latest investment advice regulations and who's treated as an ERISA fiduciary
Recent court decisions
Learn how Supreme Court cases are impacting employee benefit plans
Agency guidance updates
Get the latest from IRS, PBGC, and DOL that affects your plans
Plan Error Correction - Fix Problems Before They Become Disasters
Use EPCRS enhancements and VFCP to self-correct failures
Plan Governance - Prevent Problems Through Better Processes
Establish retirement plan committees, implement fiduciary checklists, and monitor service providers
Fiduciary Duties & Liability - Protect Yourself from Personal Risk
Identify all plan fiduciaries, understand excessive fee litigation trends, and minimize liability
Managing Expenses & Vendors - Control Costs Without Breaching Duties
Navigate fee transparency, conduct provider RFPs, and benchmark vendor fees
Government Audits - Survive IRS and DOL Examinations
Understand audit triggers, prepare for DOL focus areas, and minimize penalties
Health Plan Compliance Traps - Avoid the Top 10 Pitfalls
Master ACA coverage mandates, mental health parity, wellness programs, and HIPAA security
ACA Compliance Boot Camp - Master Ongoing Requirements
Navigate employer mandate, measurement periods, and electronic reporting
Defined Contribution Health Benefits - Explore Modern Alternatives
Structure Individual Coverage HRAs and navigate integration issues
Onsite Clinics - Navigate Compliance Complexities
Determine excepted benefit status, preserve HSA eligibility, and handle HIPAA privacy
Mental Health Parity & Wellness Programs - Stay Compliant
Prepare NQTL comparative analysis, understand 2024 final regulations, and structure wellness programs
HIPAA Privacy & Cybersecurity - Protect Sensitive Data
Conduct security risk assessments, treat data protection as fiduciary duty, and respond to breaches
Reproductive Health Benefits - Navigate Post-Dobbs Landscape
Understand ERISA preemption strategy, structure travel benefit design, and safeguard privacy
Nondiscrimination Testing - Pass Tests for Welfare Plans
Test self-insured medical plans, cafeteria plans, and understand failure consequences
Ready to Master Employee Benefits Law?
Before, During & Long After: Complete Employment Law Support
Strategic consultation prepares you. Expert instruction educates you. Ongoing updates and evolving resources keep you confident for years.
Pre-Program Strategic Consultation
We've discovered that participants who come prepared get 3x more value from their training. That's why every registration includes a brief consultation with our program coordination team to:
Identify Your Priorities
What workplace challenges are you facing right now?
Customize Program Focus
Which modules will have the biggest impact on your current situation?
Prepare Strategic Questions
What complex scenarios should we prioritize during Q&A time?
Set Success Metrics
How will you measure the program's impact on your work?
Why Most Training Falls Short (And How We're Different)
Most programs throw you into content on day one, ready or not. You're left trying to apply generic examples to your specific situations.
Our pre-program consultation flips this model. By understanding your challenges first, your instructor can:
- Reference your scenarios during live instruction
- Point you to the most relevant case studies
- Connect you with other participants facing similar issues
- Help you walk away with solutions, not just theory
Result? You spend less time wondering "how does this apply to me?" and more time getting answers that matter.
Professional Development That Works
Stop scrambling for credits every renewal cycle. Smart HR professionals get 12 months of required credits from one strategic investment - then keep building expertise quarterly as employment law evolves.
Here's what makes this different: You're learning from attorneys handling current cases, not outdated textbook theory. Get your required credits, then stay current with quarterly updates that keep you ahead of changes affecting your workplace.
Credit Breakdown
Strategic credit allocation designed for busy HR professionals
Labor Compliance & Risk
Discrimination Prevention
Special Issues & Risks
Complete 4½-day program
Bonus: 12 Months of Strategic Employment Law Intelligence
Earn 1.5 continuing education credits with each quarterly employment law update session. That's 6 additional credits over 12 months - plus ongoing access to current legal developments that keep you ahead of workplace challenges.
Stay Ahead of Employment Law Changes That Impact You
Included with Your Program: $1,588 Value
Employment law changes constantly. New rulings, updated regulations, and shifting compliance requirements can catch even experienced HR professionals off guard. That's why every program participant gets FREE access to all four quarterly employment law update sessions for 12 months (a $1,588 value when purchased separately at $397/quarter).
Your Update Schedule
Every session recorded and available within 24 hours - because employment law questions don't only happen during business hours.
Continuing Education Value
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What This Means for You:
Materials That Evolve As Fast As The Law Changes
Employment law doesn't stay current with textbooks. The regulations, court decisions, and compliance requirements that affect your daily work change constantly. Here's how we keep your resources as current as the law itself.
Real-Time Resource Updates
What Makes This Different
Traditional resources become outdated the moment they're published. Your living resource library stays current with the law.
Instead of static compliance checklists, you get dynamic tools that reflect the latest legal developments. Instead of theoretical guidance, you get practical frameworks from attorneys and HR professionals handling current cases.
Bottom line: You're equipped with current, practical tools that work in real workplace situations - because employment law problems don't wait for the next training session.
Professional Growth Investment Pricing
As a Certificate in Employee Relations Law graduate, continue building employment law expertise with exclusive pricing on all IAML programs. Smart professionals don't stop after one program - they build the comprehensive expertise that gets them noticed by leadership and opens doors to senior roles.
Your Strategic Next Step
Build on your Employee Relations Law foundation with advanced skills that distinguish senior HR professionals:
Complete Your Employee Relations Expertise
Your professional growth discount applies immediately. Smart HR professionals complete both advanced programs within 18 months - building the comprehensive expertise that gets noticed by leadership and accelerates careers.
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Defend Fiduciary Decisions and Protect Plans From Costly Liability
The Advanced Certificate in Employee Benefits Law is 2 intensive days where you'll build advanced expertise in ERISA fiduciary defense, retirement plan corrections, health care reform, and emerging benefits compliance with practicing benefits attorneys who handle DOL audits, litigation, and the complex regulatory matters that require sophisticated judgment, not basic plan administration.
What Sets This Program Apart