Human Resources
Wage And Hour Compliance
CWS2026335
100 Minutes
Jun 12,2026
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Overview
Federal and state wage and hour compliance remains one of the most critical responsibilities in the payroll department. This webinar focuses on the wage and hour requirements that payroll professionals must follow, including overtime calculation, travel time, minimum wage, posting requirements, meal and rest periods, pay frequency, approved methods of payment, and the rules for paying terminated employees. Attendees will gain practical insight into how these requirements affect payroll preparation and day-to-day compliance obligations.
The Department of Labor takes wage and hour violations very seriously, and the risks to employers continue to grow. In FY2025 alone, agency-initiated investigations found violations that resulted in fines and penalties exceeding $259 million. Civil lawsuits for wage and hour violations also remain a significant threat, with penalties severe enough to shake the financial foundations of even some of the world’s most successful companies. Join Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, “The Payroll Advisor,” for this information-packed webinar and get the knowledge you need to help protect your company from costly wage and hour mistakes and financial jeopardy.
Areas Covered in This Webinar:
- Federal and state minimum wage requirements, including tip credits and youth wage
- Defining the legal workweek and workday, including hours worked and overtime impact
- Proper calculation of regular rate of pay and overtime under the FLSA
- Travel time pay requirements and compensable working time
- Meal and rest periods, including compliance and deductions
- Pay frequency, methods of payment, and pay statement requirements
- Posting requirements and handling differences between federal and state laws
- Paying terminated employees and handling accrued vacation payouts
Your Benefits For Attending:
- Gain knowledge of federal and applicable state wage and hour law as it pertains to payroll preparation.
- Understand the proper calculation of gross pay and overtime pay.
- Learn key FLSA terminology related to calculating overtime and hours worked.
- Develop a basic understanding of what is considered hours worked, including travel pay and meeting time.
- Learn when an employee must be given a lunch period and when an employer may dock for meal periods.
- Understand requirements for paying employees, including permitted pay frequencies and methods allowed under state laws.
- Gain a basic understanding of what must be included on a pay stub.
This webinar provides valuable guidance for professionals responsible for payroll accuracy, wage and hour compliance, and reducing organizational risk. Attending will help you strengthen your knowledge, improve payroll practices, and better protect your company from costly violations, fines, and penalties.
Who Can Benefit:
- Payroll Executives, Managers, Administrators, Professionals, Practitioners, and Entry-Level Personnel
- Human Resources Executives, Managers, and Administrators
- Accounting Personnel
- Business Owners, Executive Officers, Operations Managers, and Departmental Managers
- Lawmakers
- Attorneys and Legal Professionals
- Any individual or entity that must deal with the complexities and requirements of wage and hour compliance
Vicki M. Lambert
Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™, a firm specializing in payroll education and training. The company (www.thepayrolladvisor.com) offers a payroll news service which keeps payroll professionals up-to-date on the latest rules and regulations.
With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over three decades as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today.
A pioneer in electronic and online education, Ms. Lambert produces and presents payroll related audio seminars, webinars and webcasts for clients, APA chapters and business groups throughout the country. Ms. Lambert is an adjunct faculty member at Brandman University in Southern California and is the creator of and instructor for their Practical Payroll Online program, which is approved for recertification hours by the APA. She is also the instructor for the American Payroll Association’s “PayTrain” online program also offered by Brandman University.