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E-SHRM strives to help HR professionals in our community grow, both personally and professionally, through providing networking opportunities for its members, in addition to scheduling 10 monthly meetings through the year, to aid its members in earning HRCI Credits. E-SHRM's Board of Directors consists of members that have voluntarily committed their time to ensuring success in meeting this goal.
07/06/2026
📢 Join ESHRM on Friday, July 17, for an informative program on COBRA Continuation Coverage!
Understanding COBRA is a critical part of supporting employees and ensuring your organization remains compliant with federal regulations. ESHRM is excited to welcome Nicole S. Kaufman, Senior Benefits Advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), for an educational presentation covering the essentials of COBRA continuation coverage.
During this session, you'll learn about:
✔️ Who is entitled to COBRA continuation coverage
✔️ Which health plans are covered by COBRA
✔️ COBRA qualifying events and qualified beneficiaries
✔️ Notice and election procedures
✔️ Duration of COBRA continuation coverage
✔️ Paying for COBRA continuation coverage
✔️ How COBRA coordinates with other federal benefit laws
Nicole has served with the U.S. Department of Labor since 2007, helping participants in private-sector employee benefit plans understand their rights under ERISA, assisting employers with voluntary compliance, and conducting educational outreach throughout the tri-state area. Recently promoted to Senior Benefits Advisor, Nicole also provides training to fellow Benefits Advisors on federal regulations.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hanover College, a Master of Arts in English from the University of Cincinnati, and the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation through the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program.
Whether you're new to HR or a seasoned professional, this presentation will provide practical knowledge you can take back to your workplace.
📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (ECTC)
JSO Building – Room 112
Join us for an engaging afternoon of learning, networking, and professional development. We look forward to seeing you there!
ESHRM - July Meeting Benefits - COBRA
05/15/2026
Today’s ESHRM meeting was incredibly insightful as we focused on Mental Health Awareness Month and supporting well-being in the workplace. 🧠💚
A huge thank you to C.J. Quick, MEd. from Communicare, Inc. for delivering such valuable information on recognizing burnout, reducing workplace stress, and building resilience within our organizations. The tools and perspective shared today will truly make an impact for HR professionals and the employees we serve. 👏✨
We also want to thank Communicare for being our May Nonprofit Spotlight and for the meaningful work they do in our community to support mental health services across Kentucky. 💙
And a special thank you to Angie Covin with Malone Staffing for sponsoring our delicious lunch — we appreciate your continued support of ESHRM! 🍽️🙌
We are grateful for a strong HR community that prioritizes both leadership and well-being. 🌿
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