HR Thursdays ~ Federal Overtime Rule Changes as They Apply to Maine Employers
HR Thursdays ~
"Federal Overtime Rule Changes as They Apply to Maine Employers"
Co-sponsored with the Central Maine Human Resource Association and the Lewiston CareerCenter.
Almost never are both the federal and state DOL in the same room but this program will bring both together to discuss the new salary changes being implemented on the federal level. Maine statutes incorporate by reference the salary requirements under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). Maine employers who currently claim overtime exemptions for their employees who work in a "bona fide executive, administrative or professional capacity" will be required to comply with the new rules for these categories of workers currently set to be effective December 1, 2016. This class will provide an overview of the overtime requirements and discuss the changes required by the new rules and the differences between federal and state overtime requirements.
Pamela Megathlin, the Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards of the Maine Department of Labor, will provide the viewpoint of the Maine DOL and explain how HR and business owners can deal not just with the law but the impact of the changes on employee morale and motivation. As Director, Pamela leads the agency tasked with providing oversight and enforcement of Maine’s labor laws. Her bureau also oversees SafetyWorks!, the department’s on-site health and safety consultation and training program for both the public and private sectors. Steven J. McKinney, the regional Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist for the US Department of Labor, will provide the viewpoint of the federal DOL and explain the reasons behind the changes and practical advice on how to handle the changes on a business level. He is also a good person to meet as a resource in the future for wage and hour questions.
This event will begin promptly at 12. Please bring your lunch. Also, feel free to email questions in advance to the President of CMHRA at: rwebber@STA-law.com.
Please note: If you wish to cancel your registration for this event, please be advised that the LA Metro Chamber requires notification of cancelation at least 2 business days (no less than 48 hours before the start time) in advance of the event. Otherwise, no refunds will be issued.
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 20, 2016
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Noon - 2PM
Location
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
415 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Fees/Admission
Free for member of the Central Maine Human Resource Association
$25, LA Metro Chamber members
$50, non-members