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State Specific HR Tools

Business Training Media offers a wide selection of human resources training programs for all 50 states. Review our list of state specific programs below:
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2008 Employment Law Guide

This "plain-English" state-specific reference guide makes complying with employment laws easy. The 2008 Employment Law Guide delivers clear, straightforward answers to the state labor and HR laws that apply to your organization. It will tell you what all critical human resources regulations mean, what you need to do to comply, and how federal labor laws differ from those in your state.

This guide will provide you with the latest state and federal employment laws and regulations necessary to ensure that you are in compliance. Knowing the proper way to handle HR issues is the only way to protect your organization.

Covers more than 200 topics, including:

  • Affirmative Action laws
  • Age discrimination
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Background checks
  • Child labor
  • Civil rights
  • Employee benefits
  • ERISA
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • FMLA
  • Hiring

Note:This program is available for all 50 states. Please select your specific state when placing the order online.

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Online State and National HR Answers

Online Answers to Your HR Questions, Plus Salary Data on Thousands of Jobs

BLR clarifies those difficult state and national Human Resource regulations questions like FMLA, ADA, the Fair Labor Standards Act, etc. A subscription to HR online service gives you 24/7 access to a comprehensive library of plain-English HR compliance help. You've found the place for fast, reliable employment and labor law answers - so you can do your job better and faster.

Recently redesigned and updated daily, now you have reliable salary survey data for national, state and metro areas in just seconds! You have access to current information on thousands of job titles and hundreds of industries.

This easy-to-use online service includes all these features:

  • State-specific HR regulatory analysis
    Fast, easy to find answers by topic help you comply with state regulations on all key human resource and labor law topics - whether you are in California, New York, or Texas - wherever
  • 1,000 work saving tools
    Save time and work with prewritten job descriptions, checklists, forms, letters, training meetings, audio training presentations, and reproducible handouts
  • Salary data on thousands of jobs
    Reliable, accurate pay scales and salary survey data for national, state and metro areas saves you time and money.
  • White papers & featured articles
    "Best Practice" case studies from leading organizations at your fingertips
  • Have a question - get an instant answer
    Now with HR FAQs, the all new tool that provides fast and precise answers from BLR's vast infobase. Need more? Our editors guarantee one-day, personalized answers
  • Job Description Manager
    Select the job from our list of more than 2,400 jobs. In one click, produce a standardized job desciption that includes the most relevant tasks, behaviors, physical requirements for that job. Then, add, edit, delete, reorganize — if necessary. Save it on HR.BLR.com in your personal library of job descriptions.
  • Newsletter Wizard
    Create customized materials to communicate with your employees, supervisors, and managers.
  • Daily updates
    You get compliance updates on the site every day, plus a weekly email newsletter.
  • Note:This program is available for all 50 states. Please select your specific state when placing the order online.

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Employee Compensation in [Your State]

A-Z Wage and Hour Compliance Help for Your State - And Salary Data Too This unique service is your work-saving double threat. First, you will rely on it to understand the complicated web of wage and hour regulations that apply in your state. Then you will count on its reliable wage and salary survey data on hundreds of jobs to keep your pay scales competitive.

Arranged alphabetically by topic, this unique service explains in plain-English all key state and federal wage and hour laws - from minimum wage to overtime classification.

BLR’s exclusive wage and salary survey data insures your pay rates are right for any job in your state and region.

  • A- Z State and federal compensation law explanations
    Get fast, practical answers, with federal to state comparisons - just look up the topic alphabetically!
  • Recommended rate ranges specific to YOUR STATE and REGION
    BLR’s unique system of pay grades and rate ranges, plus point-factor analysis, lets you price any job in minutes
  • Employee compensation and benefits surveys
    BLR’S exclusive survey data comes from thousands of organizations just like yours. You get 3 surveys: exempt compensation, nonexempt compensation, and employee benefits
  • Free newsletter
    Employee Compensation newsletter helps keep you on top of new state and federal compensation and benefits laws. Six updates throughout the year keep your book current with all new compensation laws
  • Job descriptions
    Complete instructions for the job descriptions process along with job description examples.
  • Complete wage and salary administration guidance
    Walks you through the entire compensation process with step-by-step instructions for analyzing and pricing jobs, writing job descriptions, employee compensation policies, and more
Available in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Use pull-down menu on right for listing of states.

Note:Please select your specific state when placing the order online.

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Quick Guide to Employment Law

This complete compliance resource covers 150 hot employment law topics by state, including: employee rights, discrimination, employment at will, labor relations, privacy, workers' compensation, child labor, affirmative action, and much more.

Need to know how federal labor law differs from your state? It’s easy! Quick Guide to Employment Law provides you with easy-to-use charts comparing federal to state human resource regulations … so you can see which takes precedence.

Don’t waste your valuable time researching the answers to employment law topics. Just open up the Quick Guide to Employment Law and get capsule summaries and comparisons of HR laws in all 50 states plus Washington D.C.

In this unique chart-based reference guide on state employment regulations, you’ll find:

  • Plain-English explanations of all major federal and state employment laws
  • Three free updates and newsletters per year so you stay on top of the latest issues in employment law
  • All corresponding regulations, statutes, and court cases
  • Easy-to-read charts highlight federal and state employment laws side by side so you can quickly compare which takes precedence
  • Extensive indexing system with convenient cross-references make research easy

Note:This program is available for all 50 states. Please select the specific state when placing your order online.

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What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] Binder

For over 20 years, human resource managers have relied on this practical state labor laws resource to understand and stay on top of ever-changing employment regulations in their states. No wonder we’ve heard so many nice names for What to Do About Personnel Problems – we’ve even been called the “HR Bible”!

The HR Red Book® delivers clear, straightforward answers to the state labor and HR laws that apply to your organization. It will tell you what all critical human resources regulations mean, what you need to do to comply, and how federal labor laws differ from those in your state – whether you're in California, New York, or North Dakota.

What to Do About Personnel Problems has everything you need for effortless compliance with state and federal employment regulations:

  • Plain-English explanations of all key labor laws - by state and by topic
    Learn how your state laws differ from federal law on over 200 key topics. Available for 49 states plus Washington D.C.
  • Easy-to-use topic lists speed you to fast answers
    Fully indexed, cross-referenced, with full legal citations without having to know which laws apply. Full regulatory citations if you need them.
  • Checklists and HR forms
    You get sample personnel forms, personnel policies, and practical advice to make state compliance and training easier.
  • State and regional salary surveys improve your compensation administration
    Exclusive state-specific salary and benefit surveys help you pay fairly.
  • Free updates and two monthly newsletters
    Includes monthly National News and State News to keep you updated on human resources current issues and all aspects of employment law.
Covers more than 200 topics including:
  • Affirmative Action laws
  • Age discrimination
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Background checks
  • Child labor
  • Civil rights
  • Employee benefits
  • ERISA
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • FMLA
  • Hiring
  • Independent contractor agreement
  • Job Descriptions
  • Labor unions
  • Sexual harassment
  • Social Security
  • Workers' compensation
  • Note:This program is available for all 50 states. Please select your specific state when placing the order online.

    • What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] Binder $399.00 [Add to Cart]
    • What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] on CD-ROM $399.00 [Add to Cart]
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    What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] on CD-ROM

    Binder / Newsletter

    Get the solutions to personnel problems in YOUR state with this outstanding state-specific resource. This product covers over 100 key personnel areas--indexed by HR topic and includes two monthly newsletters. Free updates 6 times per year.

    • This human resource management reference is a comprehensive tool for solving HR issues and ensuring compliance with state and federal employment law.
    • Get clear, straightforward answers surrounding the federal and state human resource laws that apply to your organization--find out what they mean and how to comply.
    • You won't find another resource with such a comprehensive collection of state human resource laws along with expert analysis of labor law issues.
    • Our customers find this human resource development tool absolutely essential in keeping up with ever-changing HR regulations.
    • You get sample personnel forms, personnel policies, and human resource articles designed to make compliance and training easier for you!

    Note:This program is available for all 50 states. Please select your specific state when placing the order online.

    • What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] on CD-ROM $399.00 [Add to Cart]
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    2008 Legislative Update Audio Conference on CD

    Do you know the new federal employment laws and regulations that go into effect in 2008, as well as the impact of recent court decisions?

    Here’s a tougher question: Are you 100 percent confident that you’re ready to comply with them?

    Many HR managers and employers struggle to stay informed about the legal changes that usually come with a new calendar year. In 2008, you’ll be facing difficult new challenges in the family and medical leave arena, continuing confusion with employee benefits such as health savings accounts and retirement plans, a completely redesigned I-9 immigration form, and more aggressive attempts by federal authorities to root out misclassified employees.

    During this 90-minute audio conference recording, our experts – both experienced employment law attorneys – will explain in plain English what’s coming down the road in 2008 with federal employment laws, regulations, and court decisions. You’ll learn how to gauge the impact of these new rules on your workplace, as well as practical steps you can take immediately to ensure that you’re complying as required. We’ll discuss the most recent federal court rulings on topics such as pay bias and overtime. And, you’ll have the chance to ask our experts questions (by e-mail or over the phone) so that you can protect your organization against unforeseen legal risks and liabilities.

    You and Your Colleagues Will Learn:

    • Which HR-related laws and regulations will change in the United States for 2008 and beyond (as well as effective strategies for complying with the new rules)
    • How you can prepare for the expected onslaught of federal (and state) enforcement action on misclassified employees, given the new IRS information-sharing deals with tax collectors in more than 2 dozen states
    • Why new “family responsibility discrimination” claims may be just the tip of the iceberg in dealing with family and medical leave concerns in 2008
    • What you can expect in 2008 with the brand-new I-9 procedures (and the types of problems employers have already reported with the redesigned form!)
    • The impact of recent federal legislation and regulations on your employee benefits, ranging from health savings accounts to pension and retirement plans
    • The 2007 federal court decisions that will change the way you manage employees
    • What the 2008 elections could mean for employers in terms of future developments in U.S. employment laws and rules

    This audio conference was recorded on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

    About Your Speakers:

    Paula K. Colbath, Esq., is a partner in the New York office of law firm Loeb & Loeb. She has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on employment law. She has represented a broad spectrum of clients, from pharmaceutical companies to financial institutions, and she has defended employers on a wide range of issues, from discrimination and harassment complaints to FLSA and FMLA claims. Colbath earned her law degree from Brooklyn Law School.

    Michelle La Mar, Esq., is a partner in the Los Angeles office of law firm Loeb & Loeb. She co-chairs the firm’s employment and labor law group. Her practice comprises both counseling and litigation, with an emphasis on preventive measures. She routinely advises California-based employers in conjunction with wage and hour issues, downsizings, terminations, harassment investigations, mandated leaves of absence, disability accommodation requirements, and employment-related issues associated with mergers and acquisitions. La Mar’s practice also includes the drafting and updating of handbooks, policy manuals, codes of conduct, executive employment agreements, and severance packages. She earned her law degree from Loyola Law School.

    Approved for Recertification Credit

    This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

    How Do Audio Conferences Work?

    • 2008 Legislative Update Audio Conference on CD $199.99 [Add to Cart]
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    Worker's Compensation Audio Conference - April 29

    Workers’ Compensation: Why Getting It Wrong Can Hurt Your Bottom Line; How To Protect Yourself

    You may think you know all you need to about workers’ comp in your state, but misconceptions abound.

    Many employers believe, for example, that if an injury happens at work, it is automatically a comp claim. That the system tends to work in employers’ favor. That they have no control over their premium costs.

    All of these beliefs are false – and costly. How you manage (or mismanage) workers’ comp can directly affect, to the tune of thousands of dollars every year, your bottom line.

    Join us on April 29 for an in-depth audio conference all about the best ways to control your workers’ comp costs and avoid common pitfalls that can cost you big. Our expert – an experienced workers’ comp attorney - will provide you with smart strategies to implement at every step of the process.

    You and your colleagues will learn:

    • Common misconceptions and mistakes – and how to avoid them
    • How to cut your comp costs without alienating employees
    • The factors that drive your workers’ comp costs – and which are in your control
    • Why it’s smart to promote workers’ comp as an employee benefit, and how to go about doing this
    • Simple steps you can take right now to cut costs and boost profits

    Tuesday, April 29, 2008
    10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PST)
    11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST)
    12:30 to 2:00 p.m. (CST)
    1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (EST)

    About Your Speaker:

    Mark Webb, Esq. is with Employers Direct Insurance Company in Thousand Oaks, California. Webb works closely with workers’ compensation regulators, policymakers, and advocates in the business community and organized labor to maintain the efficient operation of California’s multi-billion dollar worker benefit system. Previously, Webb was Assistant General Counsel for American International Companies (AIG), where he coordinated lobbying activity in the Western United States on legislative and regulatory issues involving property and casualty, life and annuity, and consumer finance lines of business. He serves on numerous advisory and legal committees for the California Division of Workers’ Compensation, CWCI, CHSWC, WCRI, and several state business associations. Webb holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law.

    Approved for Recertification Credit

    This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

    How Do Audio Conferences Work?

    An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office, using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

    Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

    Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions—either on the phone or via e-mail.

    With your registration, you also receive conference materials, with additional practical information from Business & Legal Reports, sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

    Why You Can Sign Up to Attend This Event with Confidence

    If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know, and we will return your entire registration fee.

    • Worker's Compensation Audio Conference - April 29 $219.99 [Add to Cart]
    • Workers' Compensation Audio Conference and CD- April 29 $269.99 [Add to Cart]
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    Harassment Training Audio Conference - May 8

    Harassment Training for Supervisors: Recognize, Respond To, and Prevent Harassment in Your Workplace

    From jokes that get out of hand to full-blown sexual advances and racial attacks, harassment in the workplace continues to be a huge problem for many employers. Damage awards and settlements paid by employers in harassment cases have doubled over the past 5 years – and the average U.S. jury award for these claims is a whopping $1.8 million.

    Your frontline supervisors are the first line of defense in protecting your organization against these claims. They should be armed with the latest information and training to head off harassment before it becomes a problem – and taking the correct actions to handle any claims that arise before they turn into official complaints and lawsuits. Even if you think and hope your supervisors are doing all they can, however, they undoubtedly have gaps in their knowledge and/or implementation. And those gaps can cost your company big.

    Bring your supervisors along to our May 8 audio conference on recognizing and preventing workplace harassment. They will learn the many types of harassment claims that can be filed by workers, the best ways to create a harassment-free work environment, and what they must – and must never – do when an employee complains to them about being mistreated.

    Meanwhile, you as an HR professional will learn how to train managers to deal with harassment issues and protect the organization against embarrassing and expensive claims. As a bonus, you can download a free set of PowerPoint slides that you can use for ongoing supervisor harassment training.

    You and your colleagues will learn:

    • The many forms harassment can take these days, beyond racial intolerance and sexual advances – and the newest types of claims
    • When a worker’s belittling comments or prickly attitude crosses the line into harassment
    • How to create a workplace environment that discourages harassment before it starts
    • How to recognize “red flags” indicating that one of your employees may be harassing others
    • What supervisors must do – and must not do – when a worker complains about harassment, and why time is of the essence
    • How far supervisors should go in investigating harassment complaints (without making matters worse in the process!)
    • The most common mistakes supervisors make in dealing with harassment in the workplace – and how yours can avoid repeating those errors

    Thursday, May 8, 2008
    10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PST)
    11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST)
    12:30 to 2:00 p.m. (CST)
    1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (EST)

    About Your Speaker:

    Lance Andrew Bowling, Esq., is of counsel in the Houston office of law firm McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC. His practice focuses on defending and counseling employers in many aspects of labor and employment law. He has also served as in-house counsel for a major Fortune 500 energy company, handling its employment and labor law matters. Bowling graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law.

    Approved for Recertification Credit

    This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

    How Do Audio Conferences Work?

    An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office, using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

    Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

    Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions—either on the phone or via e-mail.

    With your registration, you also receive conference materials, with additional practical information from Business & Legal Reports, sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

    Why You Can Sign Up to Attend This Event with Confidence

    If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know, and we will return your entire registration fee.

    • Harassment Training Audio Conference - May 8 $219.99 [Add to Cart]
    • Harassment Training Audio Conference and CD - May 8 $269.99 [Add to Cart]
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    Wrongful Terminations Webinar and CD - April 16

    Wrongful Terminations: The 7 Rules You Must Follow to Avoid Bias Claims and Stay Out of Court

    It’s no fun terminating employees – even when they’ve got it coming. Of course, your definition of “got it coming” and your soon-to-be-gone employee’s definition are probably very different. This difference of opinion is at the heart of countless wrongful termination lawsuits.

    Smart, legal terminations require not only well-crafted documentation, but a large dose of people skills as well. And even when you think you’ve got everything covered, it’s important to remember that behaving fairly and behaving legally are not always the same thing.

    In order to fully protect yourself and your company, you need a good terminations strategy – a plan of attack, if you will – in place before you even hire that employee.

    Join us on April 16 for an in-depth, fully interactive webinar that will cover the 7 can’t-miss terminations rules for staying in compliance and out of court. Our two experts – both experienced employment law attorneys – will answer your questions live via e-mail or over the phone. You’ll want to bring your supervisors along, too.

    You and your supervisors will learn:

    • Why a good terminations policy starts with your hiring documents
    • The pitfalls that can arise from a probationary period, and how to avoid them
    • What needs to go in your employee handbook – and what needs to stay out
    • Why you should re-think your progressive discipline and severance policies
    • How to end performance evaluation inflation once and for all
    • The critical logistics – who, when, where – of a successful termination meeting
    • How to avoid whistleblowing claims that can cost your company millions

    Plus, you’ll receive a 16-point checklist for identifying high-risk terminations, along with steps for handling them in a way that will minimize your legal exposure.


    Wednesday, April 16, 2008
    10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PST)
    11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MST)
    12:30 to 2:00 p.m. (CST)
    1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (EST)

    About Your Speakers:

    Barry D. Kellman, Esq., is with the firm of Kellman Hoffer, LLP, in Manhattan Beach, California. Before becoming a business and employment lawyer, Kellman enjoyed a distinguished career as a chief executive officer in the retail, publishing, and hospitality industries. On a daily basis, he puts that “real world” experience to use on behalf of his clients. His practical advice on recruiting, hiring, compensation, discipline, and termination frequently resolves conflicts before they ripen into litigation.

    Kellman is a skilled negotiator with a reputation for getting deals done. He also provides training in all aspects of employment law for business owners, managers, and HR professionals.

    Kellman is a member of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA. He received his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law, where he was also named Distinguished Advocate in the Roscoe Pound Moot Court Tournament.

    Brett M. Ehman, Esq., is with the firm of Kellman Hoffer, LLP, in Manhattan Beach, California. Ehman is an accomplished litigator who is licensed to practice in California, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. In addition to his experience with employment law, he possesses a wide-ranging background in general business and insurance litigation. He has successfully resolved hundreds of lawsuits filed in state and federal court.

    Ehman graduated with honors from Clemson University. After receiving his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law, Ehman clerked for the Honorable James T. Smith and the Honorable John G. Turnbull II.

    Approved for Recertification Credit

    This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

    How Do Webinars Work?

    A webinar is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office, using a regular telephone and a computer with an Internet connection. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

    Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

    Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions—either on the phone or via e-mail.

    You will receive access instructions via e-mail several days before the event. You don't need any additional materials before the webinar starts. Your conference materials will be available for you to view, print, and download when you log in to participate in the event.

    Why You Can Sign Up to Attend This Event with Confidence

    If, for any reason, you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know, and we will return your entire registration fee.

    • Wrongful Terminations Webinar and CD - April 16 $269.99 [Add to Cart]
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    Enviro with Full Text Regulations

    Now featuring the full text of state and federal EPA regulations, Enviro is the industrial-strength compliance tool. This online environmental compliance solution that takes the time and frustration out of environmental management. And

    You get a practical tool that puts RCRA, CAA, CWA regulatory analysis, news, and compliance tools at your fingertips. With instant access 24/7, your expensive calls to lawyers and consultants and the risk of costly mistakes from “not knowing” are a thing of the past. Your subscription for one user includes regulatory analysis, regulatory activity, new tools, and full-text regulations for federal and one state. Additional users and states can easily be added (see below).

    • State-specific Regulatory Analysis
      Plain-English summaries of the differences between state and federal environmental regulations save you headaches
    • Continuous Regulatory Updates
      Daily final regulations, proposed regulations and notices from the feds, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. More than 500 postings each month
    • State and federal full-text regulations
      Find the full text of all environmental regulations for your state at a glance
    • Over 8,000 Compliance Tools
      Save work, time, and money with prewritten sample plans, checklists, forms, and guidance documents
    • Environmental Best Practice and Featured Articles
      BLR’s environmental editors bring you compliance tips and advice from leading practioners
    • ”Site Navigator”—Powerful, Easy-to-Use Search
      Find the answers you need in seconds—by jurisdiction, topic, or type of document
    • 2 Weekly Ezines
      Exclusive email alerts to your desktop keep you on top of the latest EPA developments—federal and state
    • 1-Day Expert Answers
      Relax. Our editors guarantee a 1-day, personalized response to your questions

    Need to add users or more than one state?
    A basic subscription for one user with full-text regulations ($1295 per year) includes environmental compliance information for federal regulations and those of one state. It's easy and cost-effective to add states to your subscription or to add users, call us at 1-888-337-2121 for details.