Description
LIVE ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Federal and state wage and hour compliance remains one of the most critical responsibilities in the payroll department. This webinar focuses on the wage and hour requirements that payroll professionals must follow, including overtime calculation, travel time, minimum wage, posting requirements, meal and rest periods, pay frequency, approved methods of payment, and the rules for paying terminated employees. Attendees will gain practical insight into how these requirements affect payroll preparation and day-to-day compliance obligations.
The Department of Labor takes wage and hour violations very seriously, and the risks to employers continue to grow. In FY2025 alone, agency-initiated investigations found violations that resulted in fines and penalties exceeding $259 million. Civil lawsuits for wage and hour violations also remain a significant threat, with penalties severe enough to shake the financial foundations of even some of the world’s most successful companies. Join Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, “The Payroll Advisor,” for this information-packed webinar and get the knowledge you need to help protect your company from costly wage and hour mistakes and financial jeopardy.
Session Highlights:
- Federal and state minimum wage requirements, including tip credits and youth wage
- Defining the legal workweek and workday, including hours worked and overtime impact
- Proper calculation of regular rate of pay and overtime under the FLSA
- Travel time pay requirements and compensable working time
- Meal and rest periods, including compliance and deductions
- Pay frequency, methods of payment, and pay statement requirements
- Posting requirements and handling differences between federal and state laws
- Paying terminated employees and handling accrued vacation payouts
Why You Should Attend:
- Gain knowledge of federal and applicable state wage and hour law as it pertains to payroll preparation.
- Understand the proper calculation of gross pay and overtime pay.
- Learn key FLSA terminology related to calculating overtime and hours worked.
- Develop a basic understanding of what is considered hours worked, including travel pay and meeting time.
- Learn when an employee must be given a lunch period and when an employer may dock for meal periods.
- Understand requirements for paying employees, including permitted pay frequencies and methods allowed under state laws.
- Gain a basic understanding of what must be included on a pay stub.
This webinar provides valuable guidance for professionals responsible for payroll accuracy, wage and hour compliance, and reducing organizational risk. Attending will help you strengthen your knowledge, improve payroll practices, and better protect your company from costly violations, fines, and penalties.
Who Should Attend:
- Payroll Executives, Managers, Administrators, Professionals, Practitioners, and Entry-Level Personnel
- Human Resources Executives, Managers, and Administrators
- Accounting Personnel
- Business Owners, Executive Officers, Operations Managers, and Departmental Managers
- Lawmakers
- Attorneys and Legal Professionals
- Any individual or entity that must deal with the complexities and requirements of wage and hour compliance
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.
Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™, a firm specializing in payroll education and training. The company’s website www.thepayrolladvisor.com offers a payroll news service which keeps payroll professionals up-to-date on the latest rules and regulations.
