Wage and Hour Mistakes Cost $213M+ —Learn How to Avoid Them

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By - Vicki M. Lambert, CPP

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Staying compliant with federal and state wage and hour laws has never been more critical. From calculating overtime to handling travel pay, meal breaks, minimum wage, and paying terminated employees, every detail matters—and mistakes can be costly.

The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to aggressively pursue wage and hour violations. In FY2022 alone, agency-initiated investigations uncovered violations that resulted in over $213 million in fines and penalties. Civil lawsuits are equally dangerous—wage and hour claims have financially shaken even the largest companies.

This in-depth webinar, led by payroll expert Vicki Lambert, will arm you with the knowledge and tools you need to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and keep your organization out of financial and legal jeopardy.

Key Benefits for Attendees:

Gain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws as they apply to payroll.
Learn the correct methods for calculating gross pay, regular rate, and overtime under the FLSA.
Understand what counts as “hours worked”—including travel time, training, and meetings.
Get clarity on meal and rest period rules and when employers may dock pay.
Review permitted pay frequencies, payment methods, and paystub requirements.
Learn how to properly pay terminated employees and accrued vacation balances.

Topics Covered:

Federal and state minimum wage updates (including youth and training wages)
Tip credits, board and lodging credits
Defining the legal workweek and workday
Travel time and when it must be paid
Overtime calculation under the FLSA and how it differs by state
Handling conflicts between federal law, state law, and union contracts
Posting and recordkeeping requirements
Meal and rest period compliance
Pay frequency, wage statements, and payday notices
Rules for paying terminated employees
Best practices to reduce compliance risk

Who Should Attend:

Payroll Professionals
HR Managers
Accounting Personnel
Business Owners
Attorneys, and
Anyone responsible for ensuring payroll compliance in 2025.

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Speaker Detail

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™, a firm specializing in payroll education and training. The company’s website www.thepayrolladvisor.com offers a payroll news service, Payroll 24/7, which keeps payroll professionals up-to-date on the latest rules and regulations. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 30 years as an educator, training program developer, 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 instructor for the American Payroll Association’s “PayTrain” online program also offered by Brandman University.