In 2021 the U.S. Department of Labor issued a “final” rule on independent contractor classification. Then in December, the DOL and National Labor Relations Board announced they would work together to identify worker misclassification, as well as joint v. single employer structures. Concurrently, COVID-19 gave rise to states enacting new laws related to teleworkers, travel time, and reimbursing for business expenses. Add to that, the usual pitfalls related to salary history inquiries; exempt v. non-exempt classification; preliminary and post-liminary activities; and more! Join us as we review the latest (but maybe not the greatest) news in wage and hour administration from 2021, year-to-date, and what the DOL has announced lies on the horizon!
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Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP
Independent Consultant & Author
FiveL Company
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Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.
She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.
Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.
Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM