Telecommuting: The Next Wave of Wage and Hour Litigation, NY CLE 1.5

June 3, 2008 Teleconference

Time: 1:00 pm ET (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Live Teleconference: $199.00

Teleconference ID: 381247

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Benefits

Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home either on a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the employee, allowing a nonexempt employee to work at home can lead to a minefield of wage and hour issues that an employer must carefully navigate to avoid potential liability. As telecommuting has become more prevalent, there have been a number of lawsuits filed by telecommuting employees (often as class actions) claiming violation of various state and federal wage and hour laws, suggesting a new trend in wage and hour litigation. All employers who currently have nonexempt telecommuting employees or are considering allowing nonexempt employees to telecommute should make sure they are aware of the legal landscape affecting such employees and take steps to comply with all applicable legal requirements.

Agenda

Brief Overview of Wage and Hour Requirements Applicable to Telecommuting Employees

How to Properly Record All Hours Worked by Telecommuting Employees

How to Properly Compensate Telecommuting Employees for All Hours Worked, Including Overtime

How to Compensate Telecommuting Employees Who Are Required to Wait for Work or Instructions

Wage and Hour Issues Involved in Requiring Telecommuting Employees to Travel to the Employer’s Workplace

Other Wage and Hour Issues Applicable to Telecommuting Employees, Including Any Obligation to Pay for Mileage

These Materials are Designed For

Human resource and benefits professionals, business managers, office managers, administrators, directors, payroll professionals, accountants and attorneys.

Continuing Education Units

AIPB

APA (Pending)

NY CLE 1.5

CPE

HRCI

HRPD