Mastering FLSA Overtime Regulations & Independent Contractor Basics: Compliance Essentials
Duration:
60 Minutes
Id: 208224
Id: 208224
Instructor
Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers
Overview
Navigating the complexities of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and understanding the rules for hiring independent contractors in the U.S. are essential for today's leaders. HR expert Wendy Sellers - The HR Lady ® - will unpack the latest updates, including salary thresholds, employee classifications, and nonprofit considerations, while also covering the key principles for hiring and managing independent contractors.
This webinar provides the tools and knowledge to address FLSA changes, manage independent contractors effectively, and reduce legal risks for your organization.
Why you should Attend
- Stay Ahead of Regulatory Changes: Understand how FLSA and the constantly changing overtime regulations may impact payroll, compliance, and legal risks based on your organizational structure and operations
- Master Independent Contractor Guidelines: Learn the foundational rules for hiring and working with independent contractors in the U.S., including compliance with labor laws and IRS guidelines
- Strengthen Your Compliance Strategy: Equip your leadership team with knowledge to conduct efficient FLSA compliance reviews and properly classify contractors
- Protect Your Organization: Avoid penalties and legal challenges by addressing both employee and contractor compliance risks proactively
Areas Covered in the Session
- Comprehensive Overview of FLSA Changes: A detailed breakdown of updates to exemption and overtime rules
- Updated Exempt Status Criteria: Insights into revisions to the Duties Test and Salary Level Test across employee roles
- Employee Classifications Demystified: Understand the differences between hourly, salary exempt, and salary non-exempt roles
- Practical Reclassification Strategies: How to reclassify employees under the new rules, including guidance for nonprofit organizations and "white-collar" exemptions
- Independent Contractor Basics: Key principles for determining independent contractor status, avoiding misclassification, and understanding the legal and tax implications
- Highly Compensated Employees Impact: Review the specific changes for this employee category under the revised regulations
- Compliance Best Practices: Ensure all workers employees and contractors are classified correctly to meet FLSA and IRS standards
Who Will Benefit
- All
Speaker Profile
Wendy Sellers Wendy Sellers, is a committed business ally and HR expert, holding multiple academic qualifications along with a broad array of HR certifications and licenses. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, she has contributed her expertise across various HR disciplines including operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, and both remote and traditional workplace environments, as well as in coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
She firmly believes that the workforce is the most valuable asset of any organization, advocating for the necessity of training and empowering management, supervisors, and employees alike to excel in their respective roles. To her, ensuring these individuals are prepared and effective is not just beneficial, but essential. Known as “The HR Lady®”, she provides training on HR compliance specifically for administrators and covers the broader spectrum of employee management for managers, from recruitment to dismissal.
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