Overview
Think payroll mistakes are just an inconvenience? Think again.
Nothing matters more to your employees than getting paid accurately and on time. If you get it wrong, you’re not just creating frustration - you’re putting your company at risk for costly Department of Labor audits, penalties, and even lawsuits.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the rules for how you must pay your employees. But even though it’s been around since 1938, it remains one of the most misunderstood employment laws. Times have changed, workplaces have evolved, and yet many managers and HR teams are still making avoidable mistakes that cost big.
If you’ve ever:
- Wondered what “exempt” really means - and who qualifies
- Been unsure when you can deduct pay from a salaried employee
- Questioned how to properly pay tipped employees or piece-rate workers
- Been confused about overtime rules for non-exempt staff
- Assumed your payroll system automatically keeps you compliant
- you’re already at risk of making costly errors.
Here’s the reality: The Department of Labor doesn’t care if your mistake was accidental. If you underpay employees or misclassify them, your company could owe back wages, fines, and damages - sometimes in the millions.
Areas Covered in the Session
This webinar will give you a clear, practical understanding of FLSA basics so you can pay your employees correctly and stay compliant.
You will learn how to:
- Understand the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees
- Determine who qualifies as a manager, professional, administrative professional, or outside sales
- Pay exempt employees properly and know when deductions are allowed
- Apply overtime rules correctly for non-exempt employees
- Handle pay for tipped employees and piece-rate workers
- Know what the FLSA does not require - and what you may still want to offer
- Understand who is covered by the law and how to avoid common payroll pitfalls
Don’t wait for a Department of Labor investigation to reveal your mistakes.
Pay your employees right. Protect your business. Stay compliant.
Reserve your spot now and learn how to master the basics of FLSA before they become a big problem.
Who Will Benefit
This webinar is essential for anyone responsible for payroll, compliance, or employee management:
- Business Owners and Executives - If you’re ultimately responsible for compliance and budgets
- Human Resources Professionals - If you oversee pay policies, job classifications, and employee relations
- Managers and Supervisors - If you approve hours worked and make classification decisions
- Project Managers and Team Leaders - If you lead teams and need to understand how their time is tracked and compensated
If you’re responsible for your employees’ paychecks, your company’s compliance, and your own peace of mind, this webinar is for you.
Speaker Profile
Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left the corporate world to advise people and companies on how to have the best Human Resources departments possible.
Suzanne integrates best practices with innovative ideas and humor, including using improv comedy as a tool for leadership development.
Suzanne’s writings have been published at CBS News, Inc. Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and many other sites. She’s been named a top influencer in HR. You can read her archives at EvilHRLady.org or check out her Tedx Talk: Forget Talent and Get to Work.