Wage & Hour Laws: Ensuring Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 2022

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 laws.  Additionally, State DOLs administer state labor laws.  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.

• What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
• 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
• Anticipated changes to the salary level test
• Equal pay provisions under FLSA
• Child labor regulations
• Recordkeeping requirements
• Repercussions of FLSA non-compliance

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.

• Human Resources Professionals
• Compensation Professionals
• Compliance professionals
• Managers & Supervisors
• Employees

Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally, Diane conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR topics for various training firms across the country. Diane holds a Master's Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, and HRPM® certifications. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.