Employee Classification Under FLSA: Avoiding Common Pitfalls 1 Credit
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Understanding employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is crucial for employers to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
Misclassifying workers as exempt or non-exempt can lead to costly legal disputes, penalties, and wage violations. But how does the FLSA define exempt employees? What are the current salary thresholds? This course breaks down key regulations, including the latest legislative updates, to help businesses stay compliant and properly categorize their workforce.
This CPE Course provides a comprehensive overview of FLSA rules, exemptions, and employer obligations. Participants will gain clarity on wage requirements, overtime pay, recordkeeping responsibilities, and how to correctly classify employees such as independent contractors, trainees, and temporary workers. With evolving labor laws, businesses need to review their pay structures and ensure adherence to Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines.
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Stay ahead of compliance risks by mastering FLSA exemptions, wage laws, and employee classification. Join this course to gain valuable insights into handling employee pay correctly and mitigating legal exposure.
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| Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-ZA3ZQ) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 701274) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Business Law for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Law for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Law for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
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Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
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Dayna currently is the director of payroll operations at a major medical center in Chicago and has been heavily involved in the payroll field for more than 20 years.
She started as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company but moved on to be a payroll team leader at Honeywell Inc.
During her time at Honeywell Inc., she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. Dayna has also received several merit awards for customer service and acquisitions, and divestiture.
She also serves on the National American Payroll Association on the national Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee), and received a citation of merit for her service along with being a gold pin member of the APA.
Dayna is also a CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA and certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.
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