Preparing for the Overtime Rule Part Two: Best Practices Panel

On May 18, 2016, The US Department of Labor unveiled the new standards of its overtime rule, impacting exceptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its regulations. As anticipated, it has raised the minimum annual salary threshold for salaried employees from $455 to $913 per week, or $47,476 annually. This momentous ruling will affect thousands of Georgians.

Make sure your business is prepared for the December 1, 2016 effective date by attending the upcoming two-part webinar series:

Explaining the Overtime Rule & Conversations to Have Now

Thursday, September 29, 9:00-10:00 AM
One hour SHRM and HRCI credit available

Join us for an in-depth explanation of what the Overtime Ruling means for your business and employees, and what conversations you need to be having now with staff and leadership.  Presented by Sul Kim (Attorney, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete) and Mike McCurdy (VP of Human Resources, Blue Bird Corporation) this webinar will cover:

• Key changes to the FLSA’s White Collar Overtime Exemption Regulations (aka the Overtime Rule)  and your new obligations as an employer
• How the ruling will impact certain types of businesses, including non-profits and those with seasonal or part-time workers
• How bonuses, incentives and commission structures are counted toward the salary level
• What, and when, additional incremental increases are expected
• Risks of noncompliance
• Available options for compliance, and key questions to ask when determining which path to take
• Best practices for reviewing and updating wage and hour policies
• Key questions to ask when determining the impact on workplace flexibility and company culture
• Communicating the change to employees and key stakeholders

Preparing for Overtime Rule Compliance: Best Practices Panel

Thursday, October 27, 9:00-10:00 AM
One hour SHRM and HRCI credit available

Hear from a panel of experts as they share their insight, experiences and plans for implementing the new overtime law. This interactive conversation will allow attendees to ask questions and gain information and resources specific to their business size and industry.

Joining the panel will be Ted Boehm, labor and employment attorney at Fisher & Phillips LLP, Sally Roberts, HR Director at Morris Communications and SHRM Georgia State Director, and Shawn Still, Owner and General Manager of Olympic Pool Plastering.

Cost:

The registration fee covers both webinars and one hour of SHRM and HRCI credit for each.  If you register after the September 29 webinar has taken place, you will receive a recording to view prior to the October 27 webinar.  Attendees have the option to purchase the package for a single viewer, or for a group viewing. Login information and reminders will be sent the week of the webinar.

Members: $40 single viewer/ $85 group viewing
Federation Members: $50 single viewer/$95 group viewing
Non-Members: $85 single viewer/ $165 group viewing