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Join us for
these free one-hour web
briefings on hot HR topics from the comfort of your own desk.
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SEC Proposed Amendments to
Disclosure Rules:
What Should You Consider Doing in 2006?
Speakers: Mark Borges, Steve Harris, and
Diane Doubleday (moderator)
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In this era of heightened
scrutiny of public companies, your proxy disclosure should
be as clear as possible. Forward-thinking companies are not
waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s
proposed changes to executive compensation disclosure rules
to take effect in 2007. As part of their fiduciary
responsibilities, boards should consider whether and how
they want to enhance their disclosure practices in 2006.
In this web briefing, we’ll
walk through the proposed amendments and discuss what you
should be considering now so you can properly disclose:
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total compensation for
your company’s CEO and other senior executive officers;
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executive retirement
benefits, perquisites, and severance arrangements; and
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related-party
transactions, director independence, other corporate
governance matters, and securities ownership of officers
and directors.
Don’t miss this web
briefing on February 9, from noon to 1:00 ET. This is
your chance to gain practical insight on these breaking
developments from Mercer’s experts – including Mark
Borges, who worked on executive compensation disclosure
matters while a member of the SEC’s Division of
Corporation Finance staff.
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Thursday, 9 February 2006,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
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Back by popular demand!
HIPAA Security Web Briefing
Speakers: Terry Dailey, Mark Major, and Tami Simon
Because our first HIPAA
Security Web Briefing sold out, we have scheduled a second
session, to be held on Monday, February 13, from noon to
1:00
ET. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served
basis, so please enroll early!
By April 20, 2006, all small group health plans must be in
compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. Small group health
plans are those with less than $5 million in annual premiums
or benefits paid. Larger plans are already required to be in
compliance (as of April 20, 2005).
The HIPAA Security Rule
requires employer health plans and other HIPAA-covered
entities to safeguard electronic protected health
information (ePHI). As a plan sponsor, to demonstrate
compliance you may need to:
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determine compliance
with over 40 specifications,
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conduct and document
an accurate and thorough HIPAA Security risk assessment,
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develop written
policies and procedures,
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appoint a Security
Official,
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obtain contractual
assurances from business associates,
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execute plan
amendments, and
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train staff.
During this complimentary,
one-hour web briefing, Mercer Health & Benefits compliance
consultants will explain employers' obligations under the
Rule, field questions, and demonstrate how Mercer can assist
you with your compliance efforts.
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Monday, 13 February 2006,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
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Section 409A: Important
Lessons We’ve Learned
Speakers: Bruce Greenblatt, Mark Borges, and Diane
Doubleday (moderator)
Done thinking about Section
409A for a few months? Not so fast. 2006 is the last year of
409A transition, and companies will need to plan for program
changes in the next 12 months. Because 409A’s reach is so
expansive – encompassing many executive compensation
arrangements – and the tax penalties for noncompliance are
substantial, responsible companies must ensure they consider
all possible implications.
Attend this web briefing on
Tuesday, February 28, from noon to 1:00 ET. We’ll discuss
tales from the field – practical tips and problems Mercer
legal and consulting experts have encountered while working
with our clients on equity, severance, and benefit program
compliance. And, we’ll shed some light on the anticipated
new guidelines from the IRS concerning penalties.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2006,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
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