Navigating Oregon's robust wage and hour laws can be challenging for employers. Building on foundational knowledge, this advanced course empowers HR professionals, payroll specialists, and managers to tackle intricate challenges through practical, scenario-based training. You'll gain the skills necessary to navigate complex wage and hour situations and proactively address potential missteps that can lead to costly penalties and litigation.
You'll learn about:
- Addressing the intricacies of employee classification
- Navigating minimum wage requirements across various jurisdictions.
- Proper handling of incentive, bonus, and commission pay
- Identifying and calculating "hours worked" in complex scenarios
- Compensation for travel time, on-call time, and training time
- Fulfilling obligations under the Oregon Equal Pay Act
- Understanding permissible payroll deductions
- Rest and meal period challenges, including split shifts, minors, and waivers