Deciding between exempt vs. nonexempt: Classify employees incorrectly and it will cost you big-time … it may even land you in court!
If you're confused about which employees are exempt and which are nonexempt, you're not alone. Many companies are making costly classification mistakes and are paying a hefty price in back pay and lawsuits. As an HR professional, you're probably well aware of the burden of making sure your employee classifications are accurate.

Still, FLSA is confusing, and knowing where to go to get your questions answered has been a mystery. That is, until now!

Get the facts you need about FLSA, overtime, and exemption classifications
In just one hour, this program will teach you everything you need to know about FLSA's complex employee classification standards.

You'll leave with a clear understanding of which employees are considered exempt and which should be nonexempt — the first step in protecting your organization from back-pay responsibilities and lawsuits. You'll also get powerful how-to's for conducting an internal audit. Plus, you'll learn what mistakes other companies have made and how to avoid making those same mistakes yourself.

Presented by an engaging certified employment law specialist, Ron Rakowski, this is sure to be one of the best training investments you'll make all year.

What You’ll Learn:
FLSA — An Overview

• What is the Fair Labor Standards Act and what does it say?
• Why does the FLSA exist?
• Who's covered by FLSA?
• 2004 DOL changes to FLSA that impacted employee classifications

Exempt Status

• The 6 exempt classifications under FLSA
• Rewarding exempt employees for extra work
• Circumstances for which you can suspend pay for exempt employees

NonExempt Status

• 7 basic rules for nonexempt employee classification
• The rules of paid vs. unpaid time for nonexempt employees

FLSA Issues in the News and in the Courts

• A glimpse at recent cases that spotlight the importance of FLSA compliance

Your Trainer: Ron Rakowski
Ron Rakowski is a certified employment law specialist with extensive experience in human resource management, in areas as diverse as employee benefits, compensation, hiring, collective bargaining, personnel law compliance and others. Ron spent more than two decades in the trenches as an executive for a number of prestigious northeastern corporations. He is also a past chapter president and certification chair of the Society of Human Resource Management.

Ron is the author of several articles featured in HR Magazine, Business Insurance, Pension World, Suite101.com, theChicago Tribune, The San DiegoUnion-Tribune, and The New York Times.