Atlanta (Oct. 27, 2010) — As many as 70 percent to 90 percent of organizations are currently violating wage and hour laws – most unknowingly. In the past few years, this fact has mobilized an army of lawyers specializing in class action lawsuits, and the U.S. Department of Labor has stepped up enforcement of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to a level never before seen. Businesses need to understand FLSA. Unfortunately, many organizations don’t realize that 8 myths about the legal risk of wage and hour compliance are increasing their exposure to claims.
On Thursday, Nov. 4, HR.com will offer a free webinar and short eBook on the subject, sponsored by ELI®, Inc., for anyone who manages people working for a wage. Ideal for managers and leaders in human resources, training, compliance and legal, the webinar provides practical solutions that not only reduce legal risks for a company, but also outline the biggest obstacles companies face in eliminating risks in the first place and how to get past them to fix any FLSA problems for good.
WHO:
Stephen M.Paskoff, Esq., Founder and President, ELI, Inc.
Constance A. Walters, Esq., General Counsel, ELI Inc.
Joseph M. Freeman, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Cox Communications, Inc.
WHAT:
eBook debut and Webinar: “How 8 Myths About FLSA Can Bust Your Budget & Blow Your Reputation”
WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Eastern
HOW:
Access the archived webcast http://www.eliinc.com/events/FLSA-webcast-archive.cfm or at http://www.hr.com/en/communities/legal/laboring-under-flsa-myths-practical-solutions-to-_gex566a0.html . Download the eBook at www.eliinc.com/flsa-eBook
WHY:
FLSA is daunting. The law was written in the early 20th century. Few business managers know how to apply the law. This is a mistake.
Webinar participants will learn:
- The top myths that prevent companies from addressing their FLSA compliance risks
- Why organizations cannot afford to ignore the growing legal risks in the wage and hour arena
- Key FLSA legal and HR compliance trends that could impact your organization
- Practical and cost-effective solutions for eliminating legal risks, eliminating illegal practices, and achieving long-term FLSA compliance in your organization
Paskoff is the author of Teaching Big Shots To Behave (and other Human Resource Challenges) and posts regularly to The Ethical Workplace, a blog for human resources, diversity, EEO and compliance professionals at www.eliinc.com/blog.
About ELI
Since 1986, ELI has trained nearly two million leaders, managers and employees in business and government workplaces. The company's award-winning classroom and online learning solutions transform complex laws and ethical codes of conduct into simple behavioral rules that improve performance, reduce legal and business risks, and create productive workplace cultures. For more information about ELI training services, including harassment and discrimination, ethics and compliance, wage and hour, and certified instructor "train-the-trainer" programs, please visit www.eliinc.com. Please join us on the ELI blog at www.eliinc.com/blog and on our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube communities.
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