Exempt vs. Non-Exempt and How the FLSA defines each!
Speaker: Dayna J Reum
Speaker Designation: Director of Payroll Operations at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Speaker: Dayna J Reum
Speaker Designation: Director of Payroll Operations at Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
This webinar will provide a fundamental overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act, exploring its applicability to employers and the regulations it upholds. We will delve into the distinctions between exempt and nonexempt classifications, examining current requirements and recent legislative developments affecting exempt categories. The session will also address the latest mandates to ensure proper management of your employee base in alignment with the Department of Labor and Fair Labor Standards Act guidelines. Additionally, we will assess prevailing salary thresholds and their implications for both exempt and nonexempt employees.
Participating in this webinar is essential for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of crucial labor regulations. By attending, you will gain valuable insights into the distinctions between exempt and non-exempt classifications as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This knowledge is vital for employers, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for workforce management, as it will empower you to navigate employment laws effectively, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions regarding employee classifications.
Legislation has looked at the topic of exempt versus non-exempt for the last couple of years. This webinar will give you the most up-to-date legislation and where we think things are going.
Participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Department of Labor employee categories and the appropriate approaches to managing their compensation. For companies mandated to adhere to FLSA rules, the webinar will cover record-keeping obligations, guidance on identifying non-exempt employees, and the proper procedures for their compensation.
Navigating the complexities of employee classification is a fundamental aspect of human resource management, with implications for wage and hour compliance, overtime eligibility, and overall labor cost management. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) serves as the cornerstone of these regulations, providing a framework for distinguishing between exempt and non-exempt employees based on specific criteria.
Dayna currently is the director of payroll operations at a major medical center in Chicago and has been heavily involved in the payroll field for more than 20 years. She started as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company but moved on to be a payroll team leader at Honeywell Inc. During her time at Honeywell Inc., she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. Dayna has also received several merit awards for customer service acquisitions, and divestiture.
Dayna is no stranger to teaching; she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona State Payroll Conference. Topics include Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation and Quality Control for Payroll, and international and Canadian payroll.
She also serves on the National American Payroll Association the National Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee), and received a citation of merit for her service along with being a gold pin member of the APA. Dayna is also a CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.
