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Vicki M. Lambert, CPP

Biographical Information

 

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP is president and academic director of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC a firm specialized in the training of payroll professionals.  With over 29 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as nearly 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues.  She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today.

 

Ms. Lambert has lectured extensively on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients that have included Automatic Data Processing, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, and The Employer Group.  Ms. Lambert has also served as a consultant and in-house trainer for businesses such as Sun Microsystems, Paychex, Fox Studios, Disney, County of Riverside, and City of Hesperia.

 

Ms Lambert currently produces and presents audio seminars and webcasts for clients including Institute of Management & Administration (IOMA, Inc), Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), Center for Competitive Management (CCM), Business 21 Publishing and Progressive Business Conferences.  She is currently the Editor for IOMA’s Payroll Manager’s Report and was a member of the board of advisors for the CCH, Incorporated "Payroll Management Guide" (disbanded). She is a contributing editor for the Payroll Practitioner’s Monthly and has authored, co-authored or edited numerous payroll publications, newsletters and articles.

 

Teaching and Writing Credits

 

Continuing Education

Ms. Lambert conceived of, created the teaching and student manual, and coordinated the program for the certificate in Payroll Practice and Management that has been offered on site through the Extended Education Offices of Chapman University, California State University Long Beach; National University; and California State University, Northridge.  Through Ms. Lambert’s innovation, the Payroll Practice and Management Online Program is now being offered at Pierce College in WA, Chapman University in CA, Aims Community College in CO, Rock Valley Community College in IL, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Bucks County Community College in PA, Spartanburg Community College in SC, and in over 400 other colleges and universities nationwide through Gatlin Education Services.

 

The lists of publications, presentations, articles and audio conferences cover only selected items for brevity.  Archives contain teaching and writing credits dating to the early 1990’s are available upon request.

 

Selected Presentations

BNA Webinars

June 12, 2008 How Payroll Cards Can Help You & Your Employees

May 15, 2008 Form W-4: What Every Employer Should Know

April 17, 2008 Child Support—What Payroll Doesn’t Know Can Hurt You

March 13, 2008 Form 941—Everything You need to Know

February 7, 2008 Payroll-California Style

November 14, 2007 Year End 2007 and Preparing for 2008

September 20, 2007 Handling Unclaimed Wages—What Payroll Needs to Know

 

Business 21 Publishing Audio Conferences

May 22, 2008 Taking the Guesswork Out of W-2’s, 1099’s and Independent Contractors

January 30, 2008 Taxing and reporting Fringe Benefits under Increased IRS Scrutiny

November 29, 2007 Taking the Guesswork out of W-2s, 1099s and Independent Contractors

November 15, 2007 Payroll Processing:  Complying with New Rules for Your 2007 Year End

 

Center for Competitive Management Webinar

May 13, 2008 Documenting Payroll Procedures that Save Time and Money

March 11, 2008 2008 Garnishments Guidelines: Best Practices, Procedures and Compliance Techniques

February 12, 2008 Child Support Garnishments: Best Practices and Compliance Procedures

January 29, 2008 Payroll Cards: 7 Ways to Cut Costs and Increase Employee Satisfaction

December 11, 2007 Form W-4 Effective Processing and Compliance Procedures

November 16, 2007 Multistate Taxation: Accurate and Compliant Reporting Techniques

November 1, 2007 Form W-2: Ensure Compliance with SSA Regulations

October 17, 2007 Unclaimed Paychecks and Other Employee Property

September 25, 2007 Calculating Overtime Correctly

August 14, 2007 Payroll’s Definitive Guide to Garnishments

 

HRcertification Webcast Presentations

March 16, 2006 Garnishments

February 28, 2006 Form W-4 Best Practices

November 17, 2005 Preparing for Year End

September 13, 2005 Handling Unclaimed Wage

August 10, 2005 Managing Garnishments

July 12, 2005 Maximizing Customer Service in the Payroll Department

 

 

IOMA Audio Conferences

May 14, 2008 Overtime Rules: Are You Sure You’re Compliant?

May 8, 2008 Security in Payroll-Is Your Department Up to Code?

May 2, 2008 How to Change Your Payroll Frequency

April 22, 2008 Taxable and Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits: Withholding, Reporting & Compliance Issues

April 16, 2008 How to Run an Efficient Payroll Department

March 20, 2008 Garnishments Update: Best Practices for 2008

March 6, 2008 Payroll Cards: A Win-Win Situation for Those Not Using Direct Deposit

February 21, 2008 Best Practices for Customer Service for Payroll

December 4, 2007 Wage Reporting, Best Practices and Updates

October 31, 2007 Year end 2007 and Preparing for 2008

September 17, 2007 Unclaimed Property:  Procedures and Responsibility for Payroll

September 5, 2007 Wage and Hour Compliance

August 1, 2007 Multistate Taxation and Reporting: Avoid Penalties Through Compliance

June 27, 2007 Wage and Hour Law in California

May 8, 2007 Overtime Rules: Are You Sure You’re Compliant? (Co sponsor ADP)

April 18, 2007 How to Run an Efficient Payroll Department

March 14, 2007 What You Need to Know About Garnishments

January 30, 2007 Form W-4:  What Payroll Needs to Know

 

Progressive Business Audio Conferences

April 24, 2008 8 Steps to Running an Efficient Payroll Department

January 15, 2008 Form W-4: Guidelines to Ensure IRS Compliance

November 6, 2007 Year End Payroll Issues: The Ultimate Survival Guide

 

Thompson Interactive

April 23, 2008 Payroll Procedures Documentation: Improve Your Procedures and Avoid Costly Fines

May 29, 2008 Tax Levies and Creditor Garnishments-Managing the Upcoming Avalanche

June 4, 2008 Multistate Taxation and Reporting: Help for Complying with a Patchwork of Regulations

 

Books Authored

Complete Guide to California Payroll Compliance, IOMA (2008)

Complete Guide to Federal and State Payroll Compliance, IOMA (1993-2008)

Federal & State Wage/Hour Compliance Guide 2007, IOMA

Complete Guide to Federal and State Wage-Hour Compliance, IOMA (1996-2005)

A Complete Guide to Garnishments, IOMA (2004-2007)

The Complete Guide to Managing the Payroll Department-IOMA (2005-2008)

Payroll: A Guide to Running an Efficient Department, Wiley (2005)

 

E-Zines 

Payroll Manager’s e-Alert, IOMA (2007-current)

Payroll Tax Alert, IOMA (2003-2006)

 

Newsletters

Payroll Manager’s Report, IOMA (2007-current)

Selected articles:

Stakes Have Gotten Higher for Responding to SSA No-Match Letters

Do Your Employees Have the Proper Visa Authorization to Work in the U.S.?

4 Steps to Ensure the Proper Handling of Abandoned Wages

Planning to Stay Ahead of Employee Year End Questions

Revisiting Your Employee vs. Independent Contractor Decision for the New Year

New Look for Social Security Cards

Establishing Training Goals for You and Your Staff for 2008

 

Payroll Practitioners’ Monthly, IOMA (2003-current)

Selected Articles: 

How to Set up Your Payroll Training Program

How to Write Payroll Procedures

Taxation of your Multistate Employee

Are You Still Printing Checks? 31 Ways to Stop

Calculating Employee Garnishments in 2007

Is Your Payroll Department Ready in Case of an Emergency?

How to Navigate the Changes to the EEO-1 Report

Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws 23 Covered Areas to Watch

Paystubs and Paydates: Are You Compliant?

Department of Homeland Security Issues Safe Harbor Procedures for No-Match Letters

Preparing for Year End and 2008

OCSE Unveils New Income Withholding Order

 

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