Instructor :
Racquel L. Harris

Webinar ID:
20212

Employee classification errors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can result in serious legal and financial consequences.

This comprehensive training provides a clear, practical overview of the FLSA, focusing on the proper classification of employees and strategies to mitigate compliance risk.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the legal definitions and distinctions between exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as key requirements under the law. Through expert instruction and real-world examples, you’ll be better equipped to assess job roles, apply the correct classification, and avoid costly missteps that could trigger audits or litigation.

This session covers:

• • FLSA Fundamentals
    • • Understanding the purpose, scope, and enforcement mechanisms

• • Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classifications
    • • Core criteria and common misclassification errors

• • Compensation and Overtime Rules
    • • What employers need to know about wage requirements

• • Best Practices for Risk Mitigation
    • • Internal audits, documentation tips, and compliance strategies

• • Recent Legal Developments
    • • Stay up to date with current trends and court decisions

Whether you’re in HR, payroll, compliance, or management, this training delivers essential knowledge to navigate FLSA requirements confidently and competently.

Enroll Now!

Employee classification errors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can result in serious legal and financial consequences.

This comprehensive training provides a clear, practical overview of the FLSA, focusing on the proper classification of employees and strategies to mitigate compliance risk.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the legal definitions and distinctions between exempt and non-exempt employees, as well as key requirements under the law. Through expert instruction and real-world examples, you’ll be better equipped to assess job roles, apply the correct classification, and avoid costly missteps that could trigger audits or litigation.

This session covers:

• • FLSA Fundamentals
    • • Understanding the purpose, scope, and enforcement mechanisms

• • Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classifications
    • • Core criteria and common misclassification errors

• • Compensation and Overtime Rules
    • • What employers need to know about wage requirements

• • Best Practices for Risk Mitigation
    • • Internal audits, documentation tips, and compliance strategies

• • Recent Legal Developments
    • • Stay up to date with current trends and court decisions

Whether you’re in HR, payroll, compliance, or management, this training delivers essential knowledge to navigate FLSA requirements confidently and competently.

Enroll Now!

Misclassifying employees isn’t just a paperwork error — it’s a costly legal risk.

With enforcement efforts on the rise, both at the federal and state levels, organizations must stay vigilant to avoid serious penalties, back wages, and damaging lawsuits.

This training goes beyond the basics to help you identify hidden risks, apply the correct classification standards, and protect your organization from unintended consequences — or worse, allegations of payroll fraud.

You should attend if you want to:

• • Avoid costly legal repercussions from FLSA violations and IRS audits
  • Understand the key distinctions between employees and independent contractors
  • Stay aligned with evolving enforcement trends and classification requirements
  • Build internal safeguards through effective policies, audits, and documentation

By attending, you’ll gain practical, actionable insights to confidently manage classification decisions and reduce exposure to fines, penalties, and litigation.

Join Now!

Misclassifying employees isn’t just a paperwork error — it’s a costly legal risk.

With enforcement efforts on the rise, both at the federal and state levels, organizations must stay vigilant to avoid serious penalties, back wages, and damaging lawsuits.

This training goes beyond the basics to help you identify hidden risks, apply the correct classification standards, and protect your organization from unintended consequences — or worse, allegations of payroll fraud.

You should attend if you want to:

• • Avoid costly legal repercussions from FLSA violations and IRS audits
  • Understand the key distinctions between employees and independent contractors
  • Stay aligned with evolving enforcement trends and classification requirements
  • Build internal safeguards through effective policies, audits, and documentation

By attending, you’ll gain practical, actionable insights to confidently manage classification decisions and reduce exposure to fines, penalties, and litigation.

Join Now!

1. Introduction to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• • Purpose, scope, and enforcement authority
  • The role of the Department of Labor and IRS in classification enforcement

2. Defining Worker Status: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

• • Standard legal definitions under the FLSA
  • Key criteria used to determine classification
  • Common misconceptions and gray areas in classification

3. Recognizing Misclassification Risks

• • Red flags and warning signs in real-world roles
  • How misclassifications often occur in practice
  • Case studies and examples of classification pitfalls

4.Corrective Action: What to Do When Misclassification Is Identified

• • Immediate steps to take when a worker has been misclassified
  • How to mitigate legal exposure and financial risk

5. Legal, Tax, and Benefit Implications

• • Differences in wage and hour laws, tax obligations, and benefits eligibility
  • State-level implications and joint employment risks

6. Compliance Strategies and Best Practices

• • Internal audits and documentation safeguards
  • Policy updates, manager training, and proactive classification reviews
  • Aligning your practices with current legal standards

7. Conclusion and Live Q&A

• • Recap of key takeaways
  • Answers to participant questions from an expert legal perspective

BONUS:

1. 1. PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
   2. Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
   3. Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email

1. Introduction to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• • Purpose, scope, and enforcement authority
  • The role of the Department of Labor and IRS in classification enforcement

2. Defining Worker Status: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

• • Standard legal definitions under the FLSA
  • Key criteria used to determine classification
  • Common misconceptions and gray areas in classification

3. Recognizing Misclassification Risks

• • Red flags and warning signs in real-world roles
  • How misclassifications often occur in practice
  • Case studies and examples of classification pitfalls

4.Corrective Action: What to Do When Misclassification Is Identified

• • Immediate steps to take when a worker has been misclassified
  • How to mitigate legal exposure and financial risk

5. Legal, Tax, and Benefit Implications

• • Differences in wage and hour laws, tax obligations, and benefits eligibility
  • State-level implications and joint employment risks

6. Compliance Strategies and Best Practices

• • Internal audits and documentation safeguards
  • Policy updates, manager training, and proactive classification reviews
  • Aligning your practices with current legal standards

7. Conclusion and Live Q&A

• • Recap of key takeaways
  • Answers to participant questions from an expert legal perspective

BONUS:

1. 1. PDF copy of the presentation handout for your future reference.
   2. Soft copy of the certificate of completion on request.
   3. Q&A Session with the Presenter: Get your pressing questions answered verbally, via chat or email

Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!

• • HR Professionals Managing Employee Classification And Compliance
  • Payroll Managers Responsible For Wage And Hour Accuracy
  • Business Owners Navigating Employment Law Obligations
  • Operations Leaders Overseeing Contractor Engagement Practices
  • Compliance Officers Focused On Risk And Legal Exposure
  • Consultants Advising Clients On Employment Best Practices
  • Legal Teams Monitoring FLSA And Workforce Classification

Everybody Benefits from Watching This. Even Better When Done as a Group!

• • HR Professionals Managing Employee Classification And Compliance
  • Payroll Managers Responsible For Wage And Hour Accuracy
  • Business Owners Navigating Employment Law Obligations
  • Operations Leaders Overseeing Contractor Engagement Practices
  • Compliance Officers Focused On Risk And Legal Exposure
  • Consultants Advising Clients On Employment Best Practices
  • Legal Teams Monitoring FLSA And Workforce Classification