Product Description

Employers’ obligations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Massachusetts wage and hour laws are complex, and the statutes contain many nonintuitive requirements. Adding to the complexity is the fact that state and federal laws often impose differing requirements, and employers are expected to comply with the law that is the most protective of employees. Further, while both statutes provide for multiple damages as a remedy, treble damages are mandatory under state law, while the FLSA provides for an affirmative defense against such damages.

This program provides an overview of federal and state wage and hour laws and highlights common traps and compliance issues. Whether you represent aggrieved workers, are responding to a lawsuit or governmental investigation, or are advising companies on how to minimize risk, this program helps you identify and understand potential wage and hour issues.

Agenda & Materials

• 12:00 - 12:10 pm

  Overview of State and Federal Wage and Hour Law

  Robert A. Fisher, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Boston
  
• 12:10 - 12:20 pm

  Hours of Work and Compensable Time

  David I. Brody, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP , Boston
  
• 12:20 - 12:30 pm

  Unique issues under the Wage Act (jurisdictional, timing of pay, final pay)

  Robert A. Fisher, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Boston
  
• 12:30 - 12:35 pm

  Timekeeping

  Robert A. Fisher, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Boston
  
• 12:35 - 12:45 pm

  Overtime and the Regular Rate

  Robert A. Fisher, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Boston
  
• 12:45 - 1:00 pm

  Common Overtime Exemptions

  David I. Brody, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP , Boston
  
• 1:00 - 1:10 pm

  Interns, Volunteers, Independent Contractors

  Robert A. Fisher, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Boston
  
• 1:10 - 1:20 pm

  Commissions

  David I. Brody, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP , Boston
  
• 1:20 - 1:25 pm

  Tipped Employees

  Robert A. Fisher, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP , Boston
  
• 1:25 - 1:35 pm

  Joint Employment

  David I. Brody, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP , Boston
  
• 1:35 - 1:45 pm

  Retaliation

  David I. Brody, Esq., Sherin and Lodgen LLP , Boston
  
• 1:45 - 1:55 pm

  Damages and Settlement

  Panel
  
• 1:55 - 2:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

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