FLSA (Virtual)

Description:

Over the past two-plus years, public sector employers have seen a significant increase in attention from state and federal agencies overseeing wage and hour laws, such as the United States Department of Labor and the Department of Workforce Development. This increased attention is here to stay for the foreseeable future with an upcoming federal election and with overturn of prior administrations fully complete at relevant state and federal agencies. To stay ahead of potential issues, such as audits or wage and hour claims, public sector employers need to develop and maintain a solid understanding of state and federal wage and hour laws, such as how to appropriately designate a position as exempt vs. non-exempt, the impact of an improper designation, and common travel time issues.

This one-hour training is designed to help supervisors develop a greater understanding of:

• How to analyze a position for exempt vs. non-exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Practices to minimize overtime liability should an employee claim they are improperly classified as exempt.
• Common positions of employment that become subject to a classification dispute.
• The legal and practical impacts of improperly designating an employee as exempt, and employer actions that can accidentally undo a proper classification.
• Common travel time issues under the FLSA, such as travel to and from offsite trainings.

Presenter:

Ryan Heiden

Attorney

Von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Ryan Heiden is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group where he focuses his practice on school law and public sector labor and employment issues.

Ryan helps public sector employers navigate and minimize risk with respect to a wide range of complex and sensitive labor and employment issues by providing employers with trusted and practical guidance. Ryan routinely provides counsel related to antidiscrimination practices, employee medical issues, wage and hour matters, internal investigations, employee discipline, and crisis management. He also serves as principal negotiator during collective bargaining and handles numerous other labor relations issues. He is also adept at navigating Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Public Records Laws, as well as unique issues related to public safety employees and police and fire commissions.

Ryan also advises school districts on board policy, pupil issues, expulsions, and other issues specific to school districts such as Title IX, FERPA, and constitutional rights.

Ryan frequently presents on labor and employment, school law, and public record issues throughout Wisconsin

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