Companies are frequently faced with employee overtime lawsuits based on the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), state, and local laws. Furthermore, wage and hour claims may be brought on behalf of a class and/or on a collective basis, which can multiply the scope of the litigation.

If successful, employees may be able to recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages, other penalties, interest and attorneys' fees and costs.

This program will provide you with an overview of the federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and assist you in understanding best practices to avoid these claims.What You'll Learn:Reviewing Common Overtime Claims Filed Against Companies

• Recent DOL Statistics on Actions Against Companies
  
• Costs Involved With Defending Overtime Suits
  
• Collective V. Class Action

Examining the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• White Collar Exemptions Under the FLSA
  
• Tipped Employee Issues
  
• Independent Contractor Relationships
  
• Defenses to FLSA Claims
  
• Violations and Penalties Under the FLSA

Reviewing State and Local Laws Regarding Overtime Claims

• Overview of State and Local Wage and Hour Laws
  
• Overlap With the FLSA

Implementing Best Practices to Avoid Overtime Claims

• Review Handbook Policies
  
• Review Job Descriptions, Duties, and Salary to Help Avoid Misclassification Claims
  
• Review Independent Contractor Agreements and Relationships
  
• Ensuring Proper Overtime Pay for Non-Exempt Employees