COBRA Compliance Essentials

Start Date - Monday,
July 07,2025
End Date - Wednesday,
December 31,2025
Available:
All Days
Duration:
60 Minutes
Event Type :
Recorded Webinar
Category:
Human Resources
Overview :

COBRA compliance isn’t just another administrative task—it’s a legal necessity that can have costly consequences if mishandled. This webinar will break down the fundamentals of COBRA, including employer obligations, federal requirements, and state-specific nuances. Attendees will gain insight into common compliance mistakes, real-world case studies, and the risks of non-compliance. Whether you’re an HR professional or a business leader, understanding COBRA rules is essential to protecting your organization and ensuring employee benefits are handled correctly.

Join us as we cut through the complexity of COBRA compliance with practical takeaways that employers can implement immediately. We’ll explore five actionable strategies for seamless administration, reduce risk exposure, and ensure compliance in the weeks ahead. With us, you can enhance your knowledge, protect your business, and confidently navigate COBRA requirements.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

  • Understand COBRA fundamentals to gain a firm grasp of what COBRA is, how it applies to employers, and the key qualifying events that trigger coverage.
  • Learn the federal COBRA rules and explore how states like California, New York, and Texas expand protections beyond federal law.
  • Identify the most frequent COBRA mistakes employers make and how to prevent costly legal consequences.
  • Examine success stories and compliance failures, understanding how businesses have effectively (or ineffectively) managed COBRA obligations.
  • Describe five actionable steps that can be implemented immediately to ensure COBRA compliance and reduce organizational risk.

Why Should You Attend?

COBRA compliance is a high-stakes responsibility that employers can't afford to overlook. Missteps in COBRA administration can lead to costly penalties, lawsuits, and regulatory scrutiny—yet many organizations struggle to navigate the complexities of the law. This session is designed to cut through the confusion, equipping HR professionals and business leaders with clear, actionable strategies to avoid compliance risks. Whether you're new to COBRA or seeking a refresher on best practices, this webinar will provide expert insights, real-world case studies, and practical solutions to help you stay compliant and protect your organization.

Who Will Benefit?

  • HR Managers and Benefits Specialists – responsible for overseeing COBRA compliance, managing employee benefits, and ensuring proper notice distribution.
  • Payroll and Compensation Specialists – often involved in tracking COBRA-related payments and ensuring accurate deductions for continued coverage.
  • Legal and Compliance Specialists – focused on mitigating legal risks, ensuring adherence to federal and state COBRA regulations, and preventing costly penalties.
  • Business Owners and Executives, particularly in small to mid-sized companies, where leadership plays a direct role in benefits administration and compliance decisions.

Instructor:

Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S.Elemental, LLC, a human resources and business advisory firm based in Los Angeles, California. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.

Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.

Over the last 18 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products.

Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR).  In addition, she is certified in Extended DiSC® for individuals, pairs, and groups.

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