Understanding employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is critical for employers to remain compliant with federal wage and hour laws. Misclassifying employees as exempt or non-exempt can result in costly penalties, back pay liabilities, and legal disputes.
 
This webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of FLSA employee classification rules and employer responsibilities. Participants will learn how to correctly determine exempt vs. non-exempt status, understand current salary thresholds, and apply proper wage and overtime rules.
 
The session will also address common misclassification issues involving independent contractors, temporary employees, and trainees. Attendees will gain practical guidance to help ensure payroll compliance and avoid costly Department of Labor (DOL) violations.

• Key provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Exempt vs. non-exempt employee classification rules
• Wage and overtime requirements employers must follow
• Salary threshold requirements for exemption status
• Recordkeeping requirements for payroll compliance
• Independent contractor vs employee classification
• Common mistakes that lead to DOL audits and penalties

Employee misclassification remains one of the most common compliance risks for employers. Failing to properly classify employees can lead to significant financial penalties, wage disputes, and legal exposure.
 
This session will help employers understand the latest FLSA rules and apply them correctly within their organizations. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to ensure payroll compliance, avoid costly mistakes, and confidently manage employee classification decisions. 

Major Topics

• FLSA Employee Classifications
• Exempt vs Non-Exempt Rules
• Wage and Overtime Compliance
• Salary Threshold Requirements
• Payroll Recordkeeping Obligations
• Department of Labor (DOL) Compliance

• Payroll Professionals
• Human Resource Managers and Professionals
• Accounting Personnel
• Business Owners and Managers
• Compliance Officers
• CFOs and Financial Executives
• Employment Attorneys

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SPEAKER

Dayna J. Reum CPP, FPC

Dayna is currently the Director of Payroll Operations at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dayna has been heavily involved in the payroll field over 17 years. Starting as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company, Dayna moved on to be a Payroll Team Leader at Honeywell Inc. During Dayna’s time at Honeywell she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. She also received several merit awards for Customer Service and Acquisitions and Divestitures. Dayna is no stranger to teaching she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona State Payroll Conference.

Topics including Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation and Quality Control for Payroll, International and Canadian payroll. Dayna has her CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA. She also serves on the National American Payroll Association on the National Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee). Dayna has received a Citation of Merit for her service along with being a Gold Pin member of the APA. Besides her payroll accomplishments Dayna is certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.

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