NEW ORLEANS – Significant changes to federal overtime rules take effect on December 1, 2016, raising the salary threshold for exempt workers to $913/ week or $47,466 a year.
Terese Bennett, small business attorney and counselor, will lead LCI and LCIA’s breakfast seminar “HR In The A.M.: Running Out Of Time To Be Compliant With Overtime,” on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., from 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
The event will focus on the ins-and-outs of the new rules, including an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act and options for compliance. She'll also give you a step-by-step checklist to help you prepare for those changes.
The agenda includes:
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Coffee and registration
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.: Presentation and discussion, led by Terese Bennett
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Q&A
Bennett has represented corporate clients in transactions and commercial litigation for more than 25 years. She has represented clients in the public and private sectors in business negotiations and contracting, licensing, procurement, employment, compliance and regulatory matters.
Industry Insights, a program of LCIA, the Member Services of LCI Workers' Comp., is a collection of events, resources, etc. that provide industry-specific assistance to Louisiana businesses.
