Rest Periods, Meal Breaks, and Overtime – Oh My! What You Need To Know About Wage & Hour Laws
Once an employee punches in, it is not just the start of their day – but also the start of an employer’s review for wage & hour compliance. Non-exempt or hourly employees are subject to and required to be given different meal breaks, rest periods, and compensation for things like travel time. This webinar gives employers the rules and regulations that need to be followed and also offers tips and techniques to avoid the pitfalls of the wage & hour world.Learning ObjectivesLearn the federal rules regarding rest periods, meal breaks, and overtime in order to stay compliant with wage & hour lawsGain insight into the DOL and the areas in which they are most concernedUnderstand the most common pitfalls and learn how to draft policies and procedures that avoid misstepsCourse Level - Basic/Fundamental Who Should AttendSupervisorsHuman Resource ProfessionalsSmall to Mid-Size Business OwnersMembers of Management.Why Should You Attend Wage and hour issues, particularly issues related to meal breaks and travel times, are an ever-evolving area of litigation-both at the administrative and judicial level. These issues are also the most costly for companies. Errors in wage and hour computation are ripe for class actions and lead to increased penalties and damages. The good news is that they are also the easiest to rectify and thus avoid. This webinar will give you the knowledge and tools to review your current practices and the tools to ensure and build compliance.
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Once an employee punches in, it is not just the start of their day – but also the start of an employer’s review for wage & hour compliance. Non-exempt or hourly employees are subject to and required to be given different meal breaks, rest periods, and compensation for things like travel time. This webinar gives employers the rules and regulations that need to be followed and also offers tips and techniques to avoid the pitfalls of the wage & hour world.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the federal rules regarding rest periods, meal breaks, and overtime in order to stay compliant with wage & hour laws
- Gain insight into the DOL and the areas in which they are most concerned
- Understand the most common pitfalls and learn how to draft policies and procedures that avoid missteps
Course Level - Basic/Fundamental
Who Should Attend
- Supervisors
- Human Resource Professionals
- Small to Mid-Size Business Owners
- Members of Management.
Why Should You Attend
Wage and hour issues, particularly issues related to meal breaks and travel times, are an ever-evolving area of litigation-both at the administrative and judicial level. These issues are also the most costly for companies. Errors in wage and hour computation are ripe for class actions and lead to increased penalties and damages. The good news is that they are also the easiest to rectify and thus avoid. This webinar will give you the knowledge and tools to review your current practices and the tools to ensure and build compliance.