The Top 10 Wage Payment Mistakes That Companies Make That Create Huge Legal Exposure
Employers continue to face an epidemic of lawsuits alleging wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and companion state laws. This session provides an update on the DOL's rigorous enforcement plan and audit strategy. You will obtain practical advice in key areas aimed at decreasing potential wage payment liabilities, including: exempt/non-exempt determinations; classifying workers as independent contractors; when deductions may be taken from exempt employees; reducing 'off-the-clock' exposure; how to handle pay issues regarding travel time, on call time, training time, etc. Don't miss this informative session!
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to spot wage payment mistakes that can impact the bottom line.
- Learn best practices for designing wage payment programs in a legally compliant manner
- Learn how to anticipate, handle and respond to government investigations.
Gregory J. Hare
Greg Hare has been an employment lawyer at Ogletree Deakins his entire career, since 1991. He assists companies with human resources and employment-related litigation matters, including wrongful termination claims, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, employment contracts, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. He advises clients on a wide range of human resources topics, such as drug testing, employee discipline and discharge, severance planning, independent contractor classifications, wage payment, family and medical leave, disability law, military leave, joint employment issues, affirmative action, and reductions in force. Mr. Hare also counsels clients on traditional labor relations and matters involving the National Labor Relations Board.