The NEW 2025 DOL And OBBB Ruls On Overtime

Unfortunately, although the FLSA establishes federal guidelines on who qualifies, when overtime begins, and how to calculate it, federal and state rules can differ, and this can cause...problems.

Learning Objectives

This course – taught by an ex-Payroll Auditor - is designed to help you evaluate your organization's practices regarding overtime determinations.

By attending this course, you and/or your team will learn about:

• Defining "exempt" vs "non-exempt" workers
• Hours that are exempt
• Federal rules for when overtime kicks in
• How to check your own state's requirements - and how they may differ for federal requirements
• How to calculate OT rates for salaried vs hourly workers
• The non-wage payments that apply toward the OT rate of pay
• Computations for back wages
• Legality of Compensatory Time Off
• Stock Options, commissions, retroactive pay increases, and their effects on overtime calculations
• How to evaluate your current system for its level of compliance
• How to minimize the impact if discrepancies exist

About Your Presenter

Mark Schwartz has over 15 years experience in state and federal payroll tax audits, collections, and payroll consulting.

As an auditor, Mark prided himself on his ability to educate his auditees on state and federal payroll tax requirements. Whatever issues he found in audits, he ensured the auditee knew how to comply in the future. He worked to minimize company disruptions in the audit process.

In addition to his real-life experiences, Mark has a Masters in Business Administration, and currently uses his entertaining and helpful personality to help organizations prepare for payroll tax audits - whether they've already got the notice or are still hoping they don't!

PHR / SPHR Credits!

This audio conference is approved for 1.5 hours of HRCI credit. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

FLSA, Overtime, Compensation