Georgia Chamber Two-Part Webinar: Preparing for the Overtime Rule

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Make sure your business is prepared for the December 1st effective date of the new overtime rule and earn one hour of HRCI and SHRM credit per webinar by attending our upcoming two-part series.

On May 18, 2016, The US Department of Labor unveiled the new standards of its overtime rule, impacting exceptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its regulations. As anticipated, it has raised the minimum annual salary threshold for salaried employees from $455 to $913 per week, or $47,476 annually. This momentous ruling will affect thousands of Georgians.

Part One: Explaining the Overtime Rule & Conversations to Have Now
Thursday, September 29, 2016     |     9:00-10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Sul Kim, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete and
Mike McCurdy, Blue Bird Corporation

Join us for an in-depth explanation of what the Overtime Ruling means for your business and employees, and what conversations you need to have now with staff and leadership. This webinar will cover key changes to the regulations and questions to ask when determining the impact on your business. Learn More.


Part Two: Preparing for the Overtime Rule Compliance: Best Practices Panel
Thursday, October 27, 2016     |     9:00-10:00 a.m.

Hear from a panel of business leaders and human resources professionals as they share their insight, experiences and plans for implementing the new overtime law. This interactive conversation will allow attendees to ask questions and gain information and resources specific to their business size and industry.

Register here: https://member.gachamber.com/iMIS/MemberGCC/Events/Event_Detail_Display.aspx?EventKey=16OTWEB

Registration covers both webinars and two hours of HRCI and SHRM credit.