AUSTIN -- The dynamics of todays fast-paced challenging economy can make it difficult for employers to keep up with laws affecting their businesses and workers. To address that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is inviting Victoria-area business owners and managers to the Texas Business Conference (TBC) on Friday October 23.
The conference helps employers recognize how laws affect them and their workforce" said TWC Chairman and Commissioner Representing Employers Tom Pauken. Tools presented at the event will give employers the information they need to operate a business effectively. Texas is a great place to do business and we need to do our part at TWC to encourage job creation and economic growth in the private sector while helping our employers address the regulatory challenges of employment law."
Chairman Pauken and his staff will present practical up-to-date information and tips to avoid costly pitfalls when operating a business and managing employees. Agency attorneys and staff will discuss employee handbooks hiring and retention firing workplace investigations Unemployment Insurance (UI) preparing for UI hearings wage and hour laws workers compensation and more.
Participants will receive the latest edition of the popular publication Especially for Texas Employers which addresses basic legal issues regarding hiring and post-employment and work-separation policy. Certified public accountants who attend can earn six hours of continuing education credit. Other conference participants may qualify for other general professional credit.
The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Houston Victoria University Center
Building - Multipurpose Room 3007 N. Ben Wilson St. in Victoria. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Registration is $85 per person and is nonrefundable. Registration forms can be downloaded at
www.texasworkforce.org/twcinfo/tbcforms/tbcform.html then mailed with the fee payable to: Texas Business Conference TWC Texas Workforce Commission 101 E. 15th St. Room 218 Austin TX 78778. Space is limited so participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
