June 11, 2008
Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
This program has been approved for 3.75 (General ) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
Does your company know how to avoid hefty fines and penalties?
Don't miss this important seminar to be sure your company is up to date!
When it comes to something as important as employee wages, you know you can't make assumptions and hope you're right. You've got to have a solid working knowledge of the definitions and applications of this dynamic law. Anything less than that could spell trouble for your organization.
It is increasingly challenging for employers to keep informed of the various labor and employment laws in place today. At the same time, it is critical for employers to stay informed because of the significant impact these laws have on the bottom line.
The wage and hour laws are extensive and complex, and claims against employers in virtually every industry are on the rise. It is important for you to understand the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Washington Minimum Wage Act to your particular business in order to avoid or limit exposure and to successfully defend against alleged violations.
Exempt Versus Nonexempt Employees
Overview of exempt categories
White-collar exemptions: federal v. state test
Examples of white collar exemptions
What are the "hot-spots" for DOL investigation?
Salary basis test and regulations
When can I make deductions from salary?
Leave Banks: Sick leave, PTO, and deductions from leave banks
Employees Versus Independent Contractors
Determining “Hours Worked” by the Employee
What are compensable "hours worked"?
Rest and meal breaks
Waiting time
On-call time
24-hour work/sleeping time
Travel time
Training time
Voluntary off-the-clock time
Comp time: salaried v. hourly employees
Payment of Wages and Calculation of Overtime
Establishing the workweek and timing of payment
Final paychecks
Time clocks and rounding practices
Calculating overtime pay
Determining the “regular rate of pay”
Fluctuating workweek methodology
Commission payments
Bonuses
Discretionary versus nondiscretionary
When do I have to include bonuses in the regular rate?
Deductions from Paychecks
What is and is not allowed: federal versus state rules
Can I deduct for employee losses?
Deductions at termination
Can I recoup for overpayments?
Top Ten List For Avoiding Common Wage and Hour Wage Mistakes
Registration includes an updated Washington Wage & Hour Handbook!
Cost to Attend:
AWB Members: $175
Non-Members: $199
Location
The workshop will take place at the Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites, Spokane located at:
E. 12415 Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the event. If you do not attend and do not cancel, you are liable for the entire fee. Refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Questions
For registration or cancellation questions, contact Jen Costello at
jenniferc@awb.org or at 1-800-521-9325.
