Lawsuits under the Fair Labor Standards Act have reached an all-time high. The Department of Labor estimates that 87% of all employers are not in compliance with their obligations to pay overtime to non-exempt workers. Even employers with the best intentions find themselves violating some aspect of the Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition to misclassification issues, employers fail to recognize what time must be compensated and then how to calculate how much is owed when the employee works overtime. The use of personal digital devices and the growing popularity of telecommuting have made this task even more difficult!
When an employer calculates overtime pay for its employees, the employer must ensure that it is complying with all of the nuances of the Fair Labor Standards Act. What is so difficult about multiplying the employee’s standard rate by 1.5? Well, have you captured all of the time worked? Have you correctly counted that standard rate. Have you considered ways to cut your overtime liability?
In this webinar Expert speaker, Susan Fahey Desmond, will cover the concepts of “working time” and how to correctly calculate overtime under FLSA. Get expert insights on legal risks and court interpretations to avoid making some costly mistakes.
Session Highlights:
How to define your workweek
What is compensable working time?
How to determine the regular rate of pay.
Determining when bonuses must be in the regular rate
How to pay employees who work at different rates
Using salary coefficient to pay workers.
Using 7(k) exemption to pay police and fire detail
When you can use compensatory time
Why You Should Attend:
You have to pay time and a half for hours worked over forty in a week. Sounds simple? While it may sound simple, there are many legal issues that can trap the unwary. During this webinar, Speaker will cover the concepts of “working time” and various legal ways to pay your employees overtime while cutting your overtime liability.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners
Human Resource personnel
Compensation managers
Chief Financial officers
Ask your question directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.
Susan Desmond
Susan Fahey Desmond is a principal with Jackson Lewis PC. She has been representing management in all areas of labor and employment law for over 30 years. A frequent author and speaker, Ms. Desmond is listed in Best Lawyers in America and has been named by Chambers USA as one of America’s leading business lawyers for labor and employment law. She is also listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers and Louisiana Super Lawyers.
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