Wage and Hour Basics for Small Business
Jeanine Wilson Overview:
Understanding wage and hour laws is essential for small business owners, members of management, and human resources to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and maintain fair workplace practices. From overtime rules to employee classifications, navigating labor laws can be complex-but staying informed can protect your business and employees.
Why you should Attend:
Do you have questions about paying your employees accurately, overtime hours, pay practices, classifying your employees accurately, 1099 independent contractors, or employing someone under 16 years of age?
Not to worry, our state and national wage and hour regulators are watching and checking more frequently than ever - and in fact they regularly catch and impose fines on both small and large employers. Are you ready if they knock on your door?
This webinar will provide small business owners, human resources, and managers information to assist in developing the policies and practices necessary for effective administration and compliance with the FLSA and related applicable laws.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Key wage and hour laws every small business must know
- Employee classification: exempt vs. non-exempt workers, independent contractors
- Overtime, minimum wage, child labor, and record-keeping requirements
- Common wage violations and how to avoid them
- Best practices for recordkeeping, payroll compliance
Who Will Benefit:
- HR Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Business Leaders
- Business Owners
Speaker Profile
Jeanine Wilson - SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Jeanine Wilson has worked as a Human Resources Executive and Consultant for 25+ years. She has worked in a variety of industries including hospitality, finance, biotech, manufacturing, healthcare, and regulatory.
Jeanine owns Corporate Talent Advisors, a full-service HR and training consultancy focused on helping individuals and organizations excel.
Jeanine has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human & Organizational Development from Westminster College, and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Utah State University. She has also achieved an SPHR certification from HRCI, and SCP certification from SHRM.
Jeanine has been teaching human resources and leadership topics/courses for more than 25 years.