Staying compliant with federal and state wage and hour laws has never been more critical. From calculating overtime to handling travel pay, meal breaks, minimum wage, and paying terminated employees, every detail matters—and mistakes can be costly.

The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to aggressively pursue wage and hour violations. In FY2022 alone, agency-initiated investigations uncovered violations that resulted in over $213 million in fines and penalties. Civil lawsuits are equally dangerous—wage and hour claims have financially shaken even the largest companies.

This in-depth webinar, led by payroll expert Vicki Lambert, will arm you with the knowledge and tools you need to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and keep your organization out of financial and legal jeopardy.

Key Benefits for Attendees

• Gain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws as they apply to payroll.
• Learn the correct methods for calculating gross pay, regular rate, and overtime under the FLSA.
• Understand what counts as “hours worked”—including travel time, training, and meetings.
• Get clarity on meal and rest period rules and when employers may dock pay.
• Review permitted pay frequencies, payment methods, and paystub requirements.
• Learn how to properly pay terminated employees and accrued vacation balances.

Topics Covered

• Federal and state minimum wage updates (including youth and training wages)
• Tip credits, board and lodging credits
• Defining the legal workweek and workday
• Travel time and when it must be paid
• Overtime calculation under the FLSA and how it differs by state
• Handling conflicts between federal law, state law, and union contracts
• Posting and recordkeeping requirements
• Meal and rest period compliance
• Pay frequency, wage statements, and payday notices
• Rules for paying terminated employees
• Best practices to reduce compliance risk

Who Should Attend

Payroll professionals, HR managers, accounting personnel, business owners, attorneys, and anyone responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in 2025.