In The Loop: What's Happening in the Wage and Hour World...

Changes in Overtime Rules Are Coming – Are You Ready?
David Ritter

In 2016, the U.S Department of Labor will be implementing final regulations that will dramatically impact every workforce in this country. These changes will make about approximately 4.6 million more Americans eligible for overtime wages. Come to this session and learn what these changes are and what you should can do now to make certain that you are in compliance.

Surviving a Wage and Hour Audit
Tina Syring

How prepared is your company if the Department of Labor sends notice that it wants to do a wage and hour audit? Most employers are not ready and, as a result, panic sets in. Preparing for -- and surviving -- a wage and hour audit is critical in order to minimize or completely avoid FLSA claims down the road. In this session, we will discuss how you can prepare for a wage and hour audit before receiving notice from the Department of Labor, what to do once an audit letter is received, how to protect the attorney-client privilege, and ways to minimize exposure for your company.

Wage and Hour Litigation: Trends and Tactics
Kathleen Anderson

Understanding litigation trends can help your company stay ahead and arm you with tactics designed to reduce the risk of liability. We will give you the “lay of the land” and lead a meaningful discussion of trends, opportunities, risks, and tactics so you can be ready when a wage and hour complaint is served on your company.

Location: Barnes & Thornburg
One North Wacker Drive
Suite 4400
Chicago, IL 60606

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. (Central)
Program: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

2.0 CLE Credits / 2.0 HRCI Credits

This program is offered compliments of Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Labor and Employment Law Department.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Hulliberger at lhulliberger@btlaw.com or (312) 214-5661.