FLSA and Wage and Hour Compliance: What Employers Must Know

Agenda / Content Covered

Session Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central
Presenter: Michael J. Progar

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:

MICHAEL J. PROGAR is a partner and founding member of Doherty & Progar LLC, with nearly 40 years of experience in representing the interests of insurance companies, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. As lead counsel, he has tried more than 50 jury trials to verdict. Mr. Progar practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, insurance coverage, fraud, excess liability, and bad faith. He is admitted to practice in the states of Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois; and is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the CLM, and Wisconsin Defense Counsel. Mr. Progar received his B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law.