Wage & Hour Laws: Ensuring Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act & Anticipated Changes in 2023
Speaker: Diane L. Dee
Speaker Designation: President, Advantage HR Consulting
Speaker: Diane L. Dee
Speaker Designation: President, Advantage HR Consulting
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.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set nationwide standards for employees of organizations engaged in interstate commerce, small businesses, and government agencies. It is still in effect today, affecting millions of full and part-time workers in the private sector as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Employers who willfully or repeatedly violate the Act may face a $10,000 fine per violation. Second offenses can result in a $10,000 fine and/or imprisonment up to 6 months.
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.
Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC has over 30 years of experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane’s background includes experience in Human Resources consulting and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting, LLC 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 compliance training firms across the country.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, and HRPM® certification. 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.
