WorkforceLogic Sponsors Unique Staffing Industry Analysts Forum

Contingent Workforce Experts Offer Complimentary Webinar Prior to Event

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 10, 2009 -- WorkforceLogic is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Staffing Industry Analysts upcoming 2009 Contingent Workforce Strategies Co-Employment and Risk Forum, taking place June 18 and 19 at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel. This first-of-its-kind event will be attended by both buyers and suppliers of contingent labor and will focus on independent contractor compliance and management, co-employment and risk mitigation strategies, current and pending employer-related legislation and pertinent industry news.

The use of independent contractors has become a standard component of today's workforce planning. Between recent political shifts and the persistent economic crisis, employers are more exposed than ever as they continue to adjust their workforces to remain competitive. Right now, there exists a very specific window of opportunity during which employers can implement or strengthen their compliance programs before the predicted deluge of scrutiny.

Stephanie Ellis, Vice President of Compliance Services for WorkforceLogic, will lead a one-hour panel session from 11:00 until noon on June 18 entitled "Screening and Classifying Your IC's: Is The Safe Harbor Really Safe?" This session features a variety of expert speakers who will help attendees better understand the complexities companies encounter when working to make sure that their contingent workforces are compliant with labor and other applicable laws. The panel will also discuss solutions to these challenges.

Panel leader Stephanie Ellis is a recognized industry expert consulting on the risks associated with worker misclassification, with experience in both the United States and Canada. She has been with WorkforceLogic since 1998, focusing solely on independent contractor compliance for the last 10 years. She has consulted with a wide range of companies, including Google, Cox Communications and Sony Entertainment America. Client Representatives will appear with Stephanie at the Co-Employment and Risk Forum and will be on hand to share how they addressed their own compliance concerns with help from WorkforceLogic.

"I am very excited about the upcoming conference," says Ms. Ellis. "It's an opportunity for employers to get together to exchange information and ideas, share concerns, and walk away with a solid plan on the right approach for their organization. Participants will feel more confident armed with the information they need to educate and get the buy-in from key stakeholders. This conference key learning will prove to be invaluable in the long run, because making sound choices regarding the use of contingent workers is more important now than ever before."

Later on in the day, from 1:30 to 3:15, Ms. Ellis will moderate a roundtable discussion on independent contractor best practices. One-on-one sessions will be available for those who want more information or wish to schedule a site visit from Ms. Ellis.

For those interested in learning more about compliance prior to the event, Workforce Logic, in partnership with Littler Mendelson and Sony Computer Entertainment America, is presenting a complimentary webinar on Friday, June 12th, at 10:00 am PDT. "Proper Independent Contractor Classification and the Future of Safe Harbor" features three presenters who are truly compliance experts: Stephanie Ellis of WorkforceLogic; William Hays Weissman, Shareholder, Employment Taxes Practice Group, Littler Mendelson; and Margie Lee-Johnson, Manager, Talent Acquisitions Group, Sony Computer Entertainment America. Real-world situations and practical contingent labor solutions will be presented, and the webinar will include a Q&A session. To register, go to https://www.myrcplus.com/rsvp-index.asp?BWebID=&CID=3201824.

About WorkforceLogic
WorkforceLogic is an innovative workforce management company focused on risk mitigation, talent acquisition management and workforce planning. As a professional advisor, WorkforceLogic helps its clients strategically manage their workforce acquisition process while managing costs and mitigating risk. WorkforceLogic also helps each client create and execute innovative strategies for managing the acquisition of their workforce that fits their budget, specific business goals and market response requirements. For more information, visit www.workforcelogic.com.

About the Staffing Industry Analysts Forum
SIA's 2009 Contingent Workforce Strategies Co-Employment & Risk Forum in Washington, DC, is a conference for sophisticated buyers and suppliers of contingent labor who must know best practices for managing contingent workforce related risks, including: independent contractor compliance; co-employment; intellectual property protection; overtime related misclassification; global risks; pending changes in legislation affecting contingent workforce; and ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery. To learn more about SIA, go to www.staffingindustry.com.

Press Contact:
Courtney Dickson
WorkforceLogic
Tel: 707-939-4352

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