Webinar - Department of Labor Audits And Related Topics

HUNT VALLEY, Md. - March 29, 2013 - PRLog -- With the increased DOL focus on health care reform and compliance obligations, this is the time to ensure that your organization is ready in the event of a DOL investigation. The IRS/DOL recently hired 800 employees to expedite these audits. Join attorney Patrick Haynes for this educational 30 minute webinar as we discuss DOL audit related matters pertaining to health and welfare plans. We will review the audit process, and help you plan for an effective response in the event you face a DOL audit. Topics include:

*  DOL audit letter changes, grandfathered status, plan design and administrative compliance

* Expanded DOL powers including civil and criminal penalties

*  DOL audit process, on-site visits and interviews, identification of violations, compliance requirements

* How to respond to a DOL audit, preparing personnel, documenting materials

Watch this webinar on demand at: http://www.crawfordwebinars.com/

Crawford Advisors, LLC, is a full-service benefits consulting and brokerage firm. We’ve invested heavily in technology and our people to bring sophisticated solutions and comprehensive services to help you manage and deliver the best value for your company’s health and welfare benefits. Crawford Advisors provides:

*  Benefits Consulting and Brokerage
*  Benefits Administration
*  Flexible Spending Accounts
*  COBRA
*  Compliance
*  Employee Communications
*  Employee Health Improvement

We know that employee health benefits are one of your largest expenses. As such, Crawford Advisors is committed to bringing you the best and brightest consulting talent to help you manage cost, improve the health and productivity of your employees, and add to your company’s bottom line. WWW.CRAWFORDADVISORS.COM for more information.