Wage & Hour Laws: Ensuring Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 2025 (AEHRLV1004)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Ensuring Compliance in 2025

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), also known as the Wage and Hour Act, was enacted in 1938 and has undergone multiple amendments since its inception. The FLSA governs key employment standards, including minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor regulations, and equal pay protections. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division enforces federal labor laws, while individual State Departments of Labor (DOLs) oversee compliance at the state level.

Non-compliance with wage and hour laws can lead to significant financial and legal consequences, including back wages, damages, penalties, attorney fees, and court costs. Employers may also face civil and criminal penalties from both federal and state agencies. Ensuring compliance with wage and hour regulations is critical to mitigating risks and maintaining fair workplace practices.

Why You Should Attend / Learning Objectives

This webinar will provide a comprehensive framework for determining whether employees are properly classified as Exempt or Non-Exempt and ensuring full compliance with wage and hour regulations. We will also discuss the latest updates, including the recent changes to overtime thresholds that were rescinded.

Key Topics Covered

• Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Updates on Salary Levels & Overtime Thresholds for 2024-2025 (Recent changes that took effect on July 1, 2024, have been blocked and will not move forward on January 1, 2025)
• DOL’s Final Ruling on Independent Contractor Classification (Effective March 11, 2024)
• Federal & State Minimum Wage Proposals
• Tests Used to Determine Employee Exemptions Under FLSA
• Importance of Job’s Primary Duty in Classification
• The Six FLSA Exemptions Explained
• Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status – Understanding Key Differences
• Salary Level and Salary Basis Tests
• Overtime Pay: When and How to Calculate It
• Minimum Wage Requirements Under FLSA
• Equal Pay Provisions and Compliance Guidelines
• Child Labor Regulations & Restrictions
• Recordkeeping Requirements for Employers
• Legal Consequences of FLSA Non-Compliance

Who Should Attend?

This session is essential for professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, including:
✔ Human Resources Professionals
✔ Compensation & Payroll Specialists
✔ Compliance Officers
✔ Managers & Supervisors
✔ Business Owners & Executives

Stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure your organization remains compliant with wage and hour laws. Join us for this insightful and practical session!