Addressing Wage and Hour Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
OVERVIEW The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenging wage and hour questions for employers. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and corresponding state wage and hour laws are not on hold during the pandemic. In addition to FLSA obligations, decisions regarding wage and hour could trigger nondiscrimination laws, health and safety laws, leave and accommodation laws, and state-specific laws. The webinar clarifies some common questions about how to handle pay for workers when they can’t physically come to work. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Attend this webinar to learn how to keep your organization compliant with the updated state wage and hour laws. AREAS COVERED • Closures, pay deductions and impact on pay for exempt vs non-exempt employees • Voluntary or mandatory telework arrangements and wage and hour obligations • Can you require employees to use PTO during closures? • Obligations toward employees under government-imposed quarantine • Teleworking and wor...