Agenda / Content Covered

Session Time: 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM Eastern
Break: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Eastern
Presenter: Ralph R. Smith III

1. Wage and Hour Law - The Latest Developments and Trends
2. Independent Contractor vs. Employee - Determining Classification
3. Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: Recent Updates
4. Current Trends and Issues Surrounding Pay Equity
5. What You Need to Know About Telecommuting and FLSA Compliance
6. Recordkeeping Best Practices for Proving FLSA Compliance
7. General Rules on Handling Unauthorized Off-the-Clock and Overtime Work

Accreditation Details:

RALPH R. SMITH III is a shareholder and co-chair of the labor & employment group of Capehart & Scatchard, P.A. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in employment litigation and preventative employment practices, including counseling employers on the creation of employment policies, non-compete and trade secret agreements, and training employers to avoid employment-related litigation. He represents both companies and individuals in related complex commercial litigation before federal and state courts, and administrative agencies in labor and employment cases, including race, gender, age, national origin, disability and workplace harassment and discrimination matters, wage-and-hour disputes, restrictive covenants, grievances, arbitrations, drug testing, and employment-related contract issues. Mr. Smith earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law.