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Bob McKenzie

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Bob McKenzie

Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.

His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.

Live Webinar

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By: Bob McKenzie

Nov. 19, 2024

Coming Soon - New Minimum Salary Levels for Exempt Employees, Are You Ready?

The Department of Labor recently released its long-awaited proposal on April 23, 2024, to increase the minimum salary to qualify for exempt status from $684 per week to $844 per week or from $35,5…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 90 Minutes   Time: 12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT

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By: Bob McKenzie

Nov. 22, 2024

With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground Is It Time To Do Away With Your PTO and Go Back to a Sick/Vacation Time Off Program

Minnesota and Illinois passed mandatory sick leave laws that went into effect on January 1, 2024. and California increased the minimum number of days of sick leave required from 24 hours per year …

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes   Time: 12:00 PM PDT | 03:00 PM EDT

Recorded Session

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

PTO or Sick/Vacation? With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Which is Better for Your Organization?

In this webinar, we will be reviewing the transition from a sick/vacation policy to a PTO policy as well as making the transition from a PTO plan to a sick/vacation plan. PTO or a Paid Time Off pr…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

PTO or Sick/Vacation? With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Which is Better for Your Organization?

In this webinar, we will be reviewing the transition from a sick/vacation policy to a PTO policy as well as making the transition from a PTO plan to a sick/vacation plan. PTO or a Paid Time Off pr…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Wage and Hour Compliance : Avoiding Stiff Penalties Under Fair Labor Standards Act and State Regulations

In this webinar, participants will learn how to be in compliance with wage and hour laws from a Federal, state and government contracting basis.
Penalties for non-compliance include up to thr…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges

In Fiscal Year 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 76,418 discrimination cases. Think about it, we have 200 work days a year – so this equates to over 480 …

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 60 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Is It Time To Do Away With Your PTO and Go Back to a Sick/Vacation Time Off Program?

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia now require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees.  In addition, 27 municipalities require employees to receive paid sick leave.…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 90 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Retaining Employees During the Great Resignation

The biggest benefits to retaining talented employees have been increased productivity, enhanced morale, and reduced employee relations issues and turnover.
This webinar will review many cause…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 60 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

The Triple Whammy of Dealing with FMLA, ADAAA and Workers Compensation

Dealing with cases that involve the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American’s with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and Workers Compensation is often called the Bermuda Triang…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

I-9 Compliance-ICE is Stepping Up Its Compliance Audits. Are You Prepared?

The I-9 Form is often described as the most complicated 2-page form ever created. What makes an I-9 inspection especially maddening is it does not matter if all your employees are authorized to wo…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 90 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

HR Compliance 101 - For New HR/Non-HR Managers

In an increasingly complicated world of employee compliance in which HR struggles just to keep abreast of new developments, not teaching managers the basics can be costly. After all, it's the …

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 60 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Responding to EEOC Discrimination Charges-What's Your Business Case?

In Fiscal Year 2023, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 67,448 discrimination cases.  Think about it, we have 200 workdays a year – so this equates to over 337 a day a…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 60 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Complying with the NEW I-9 and E-Verify Regulations - The Iceman Cometh


On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the long-awaited NEW version of the I-9…

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 90 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Terminating Employees Safely

The risks of a former employee filing a discrimination charge increase significantly after they are terminated involuntarily. It is hard to find information on how many discrimination charges are …

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes  

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By: Bob McKenzie

Recorded Session

Effective Onboarding: How to Welcome, Engage, and Retain New Employees with Your In-Person and Virtual On-boarding

You only have one chance to make a good first impression. The Onboarding Process is that one chance. All new hires are highly motivated on their first day of employment.  Whether you call it …

Industry: HR Compliance   Duration: 75 Minutes