The Department of Labor recently issued final Fair Labor Standards Act regulations\, which substantially increase the salary level at which an employee must be paid to qualify for most overtime exemptions. \; Under new regulations\, most employees making $47\,476 per year must be treated as non-exempt and are\, therefore eligible for overtime. \; These regulations take effect December 1\, 2016.\n

This session will include:

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Summary/ reminder of the criteria that must be met to classify an employee as exempt from overtime and potential damages and other ramifications if an employee is \; incorrectly classified.
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An explanation of the new regulations recently released
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A discussion of the practical implications employers must now consider\, including:
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  Whether to increase an employee'\;s salary to meet the new salary level requirements or reclassify the employee as non-exempt
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  What payment options are available for employees reclassified as non-exempt
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  How to communicate with employees being reclassified and more... \;
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Speaker:\n\n

Brian V. Alcala - Nixon Peabody LLP

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Brian practices exclusively in employment and labor relations law. \; He represents private employers nationwide in federal and state employment\, labor and non-compete litigation and before administrative agencies\, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRD). \; He also counsels clients to help them comply with employment\, labor and trade secrets issues. \; \;

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Hot breakfast buffet starts @ \; 7:15 am. \; \; \; \;
\nProgram begins promptly at 7:30 am. \;
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\nat Mario&rsquo\;s Maples Supper Club\,
\n1401 Shooting Park Rd.\, Peru. \; \;
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\nSeminar Fee includes breakfast: \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\nMembers \; - \; \; $ 15.00 \; \; \; &\; \; \; \; \; Non-Members - \; $18.00
\nPlease RSVP by: \;
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\nemail \; ivaced@ivaced.org
\ncall the IVAC office at 815.223.0227 \;
\nor register on line from this event page
\n(members be sure to log in for discount rate)
\nby NOON the day prior to the event to
\nreserve your space.

Summary/ reminder of the criteria that must be met to classify an employee as exempt from overtime and potential damages and other ramifications if an employee is \; incorrectly classified.

An explanation of the new regulations recently released

A discussion of the practical implications employers must now consider\, including:

Whether to increase an employee'\;s salary to meet the new salary level requirements or reclassify the employee as non-exempt

What payment options are available for employees reclassified as non-exempt

How to communicate with employees being reclassified and more... \;