Here’s what you’ll gain when you attend the FLSA workshop …

1. Have all your questions answered by an expert in FLSA compliance.
2. Understand key requirements for full compliance with new regulations.
3. Get clarification on new exemption classifications.
4. Know how often you need to perform an internal exemption audit.
5. Avoid costly class action lawsuits from misunderstanding wage and hour rules.
6. Take advantage of the “safe harbor” provision that protects your organization from liability for improper deductions.
7. Get expert interpretation of FLSA’s many gray areas that directly affect you.
8. Correctly determine total compensation levels when dealing with salary, commission and bonus.
9. Meet the challenge of multitiered compliance due to differing state and federal regulations.
10. Gain a complete understanding of who is covered, exemptions, hours worked and overtime requirements.
11. Be in the know on additional FLSA changes headed your way so you can prepare your organization to comply.
12. Sleep soundly knowing you’re in full compliance with the latest FLSA regulations.

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: FLSA Defined

• A basic overview of FLSA regulations (minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor standards)
• Determining who is and isn’t covered under FLSA
• FLSA terminology defined: Exempt, non-exempt, classifications, safe harbor, etc.
• Understanding how Department of Labor enforcement looks for FLSA violations
• Consequences of violating FLSA regulations: Audits, penalties, class action lawsuits and more
• Types of businesses and industries most often targeted by the DOL for wage and hour violations

Critical Issues for FLSA Compliance Every HR Pro Must Know

• Understanding exempt vs. non-exempt criteria testing and classifications
• How-to’s for making sure all your employees are classified correctly
• Guidelines for correctly determining total compensation levels when dealing with salary, commission and bonuses
• The “safe harbor” provision: What it is and what it means to your organization
• Dealing with special circumstance absences, comp time, garnishments and other confusing situations
• A look at the “gray areas” and hotspots causing headaches for HR pros

How FLSA Regulations Impact/Interact With Other Rules and Regulations

• FMLA, Worker’s Compensation and other government regulations: Recognizing which acts overlap and how
• Recognizing common “trouble spots” when FLSA collides with other regulations

FLSA Now and Into the Future

• The most common violations, and how to avoid them
• Best practices for performing an internal audit – and how often to do one
• What you should – and shouldn’t – do if you’re investigated for an FSLA violation
• Helpful resources for sorting out FLSA compliance issue
• FLSA’s future and yours: What’s on the horizon – and what you should do now to prepare

“Short and to the point, covering all bases, knowledgeable to all questions.”
L. Ledesma
Payroll & Compensation Coordinator
West Coast Arborists

"Speaker was energetic and provided insight into issues and situations that I deal with at work and home ... great information and presentation."
L. Morton
Office and Program Coordinator

“The day went by quickly and was packed with valuable information. Presented with clear ‘how-to’s,’ ‘whys,’ etc., without a lot of wasted words.”
P. Lympany
Fiscal Services Supervisor
Burbank School District