Show Them the Money: Wage & Hour Compliance

Webinar Overview

Constant and continuing changes to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws have led to increased oversight, litigation, and enforcement initiatives. This webinar delves into mistakes commonly made by employers and endeavors to provide attendees with the tools needed to help find and fix potential wage and hour pitfalls.

Wage and hour compliance litigation is especially a legal minefield for employers and a gold rush for employee-side attorneys. With constant changes in minimum wage, overtime, paid and unpaid time off, and ever-changing salary thresholds for determining whether an employee is exempt from overtime pay, employers must be mindful of the risks posed by misclassifying individuals as overtime-exempt or independent contractors. Locations and laws vary jurisdiction by jurisdiction. Penalties like back taxes, unpaid wages, and attorneys’ fees may vary depending on location.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Wage and Hour Law Fundamentals: Identify key federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including rules around minimum wage, overtime, and paid and unpaid time off
• Navigate Classification Challenges: Differentiate between exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as employees and independent contractors, to ensure proper classification.
• Recognize Common Compliance Pitfalls: Identify common employer mistakes related to wage and hour compliance, such as misclassification and errors in overtime calculation.
• Adapt to Jurisdictional Variances: Understand how wage and hour laws vary by jurisdiction and the implications of noncompliance in different regions.
• Mitigate Legal and Financial Risks: Learn strategies to avoid penalties such as back taxes, unpaid wages, and attorneys’ fees resulting from noncompliance.
• Stay Ahead of Legislative Changes: Develop tools and strategies to track and respond to ongoing changes in wage and hour regulations.

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