Date: June 11 , 2025

Time: 1pmET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT

Duration: 90 Minutes

Description:

Overtime may seem straightforward—work over 40 hours, pay time-and-a-half. But the reality is far more complicated. Beneath that simple formula lies a web of legal definitions, calculation rules, and exceptions. With new Department of Labor (DOL) regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the stakes for getting overtime right have never been higher. In fact, the DOL recovered $138 million in unpaid overtime in FY 2021 alone.

Could your business be at risk? This dynamic and practical CPE course breaks down the intricacies of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). You’ll learn how to calculate the often-misunderstood “regular rate of pay,” account for bonuses and commissions, and apply overtime premiums correctly—even when payments span multiple weeks. Plus, we’ll dive into common compliance pitfalls and state-specific risks that could increase your penalties.

Key Topics Covered:

• FLSA Overtime Guidelines
• Portal-to-Portal Rules
• Calculating the Regular Rate of Pay
• Handling Bonus and Commission Pay
• Alternative Overtime Calculation Methods

Learning Objectives

• By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Define what qualifies as overtime under FLSA regulations
• Understand the impact of the Portal-to-Portal Act on overtime calculations
• Differentiate between pay components that should be included or excluded in the regular rate
• Accurately calculate overtime when bonuses extend over multiple weeks
• Determine when and how to apply the fluctuating workweek method

Who Will Benefit:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• VP of Human Resources
• Chief Learning Officer
• Director
• Project Manager
• Payroll Professional
• Operations Manager
• Supervisor
• Team Leader
• Human Resources Professional
• Talent Management Professional

About Our Speaker

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is president and academic director of The Payroll Advisor™ a firm specializing in training payroll professionals. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert is a 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.