A seemingly small payroll mistake can turn into a costly compliance problem - and those handling payroll may be closer to the risk than they realize.

From incorrectly classifying employees as exempt from overtime to overlooking off-the-clock work, miscalculating overtime pay, or making assumptions about who qualifies as an independent contractor, payroll decisions can expose employers to significant back-pay obligations, costly lawsuits, and potential personal liability.

Whether you're new to payroll or looking to strengthen your compliance knowledge, this practical webinar will help you recognize common wage-and-hour mistakes before they become expensive problems.

You will learn the essential rules governing overtime and employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), identify red flags in your organization's pay practices, and understand how seemingly routine decisions can create serious legal and financial consequences.

Don't wait for a wage complaint, employee lawsuit, or government investigation to discover a costly compliance gap. Walk away with the knowledge to spot potential problems, ask the right questions, and help protect both your organization and yourself.What You'll Learn:By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify costly wage-and-hour mistakes. Recognize common HR errors involving overtime calculations, off-the-clock work, timekeeping, and recordkeeping that can lead to compliance violations.
• Distinguish exempt from nonexempt employees. Understand the basic salary and job-duties requirements for overtime exemptions and identify common employee-classification errors that can result in unexpected back-pay obligations.
• Recognize employee misclassification risks. Understand the difference between employees and independent contractors and identify common assumptions that can lead to costly classification mistakes.
• Understand the financial consequences of noncompliance. Explain how wage-and-hour violations can result in unpaid wages, liquidated damages, legal expenses, and other significant costs for employers.
• Understand when personal liability may apply. Recognize how certain individuals involved in employment and payroll decisions may face personal liability under the FLSA and why job title alone does not determine exposure.
• Spot compliance red flags and take corrective action. Identify warning signs in everyday pay practices, know when to escalate concerns, and apply practical steps to help reduce wage-and-hour risk.

Who Should Attend: Anyone handling or supervising payroll, including HR, office managers, and business owners.