2024-2025 Wage & Hour Roadmap: Your Guide to FLSA Compliance

 

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the FLSA. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), commonly referred to as the Wage and Hour Act, was passed in 1938 and since then has been amended many times. The major provisions of the FLSA are concerned with minimum wage rates and overtime payments, child labor, and equal rights. The US Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division, oversees federal labor law. Additionally, State DOLs administer state labor laws. It’s important to note that individual states may set higher rates, and the minimum wage in all states varies significantly. Failure to comply with Wage & Hour laws may result in the employer paying the employee back wages, damages, penalties, attorney fees and court costs, plus the prospect of civil and criminal penalties from federal and/or state governments. Therefore, Wage & Hour compliance is of the utmost importance.

This webinar will serve as your comprehensive guide to navigating FLSA compliance and ensuring you are informed about the latest developments in Wage & Hour laws. Apart from that, she will also cover the requirement of federal minimum wage and the change in overtime rule.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:

·         What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?

·         Changes to salary levels in 2024 (Overtime thresholds)

·         DOL’s final ruling on independent contractor classification effective 3/11/2024

·         Federal & State minimum wage proposals

·         Tests used to determine if an employee is exempt from FLSA

·         Importance of determining the primary duty of a job

·         The six FLSA exemptions

·         Exempt vs. Non-Exempt status

·         Salary Level and Salary Basis tests

·         Determining when to pay overtime

·         Calculating overtime pay

·         Minimum wage provisions under FLSA

·         Equal pay provisions under FLSA

·         Child labor regulations

·         Recordkeeping requirements

·         Repercussions of FLSA non-compliance

Why You Should Attend:

This webinar will lay the groundwork for determining whether your employees are properly classified as Exempt or Non-exempt and ensuring that wage and hour laws are being followed properly. Additionally, recent changes to the overtime thresholds will be discussed as these changes that took effect on July 1, 2024.

Who Should Attend:

·         Human Resources Professionals

·         Compensation Professionals

·         Compliance professionals

·         Managers & Supervisors

·         Employees

During the Q&A session following the live event, ask a question, and get a direct response from our expert speaker.

Important Notice for our “Live” Attendees: If you have enrolled in the “Live Webinar”, you will get your instruction kit before 24 hours of the live class.

For Recorded and E-transcript Participants: If you have signed up for the “Recorded” class or for the “E-transcript”, you will get access to the “Recording link” or the “PDF” within 24-48 hours of the live class.

Location: United States

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