Join us for a presentation by Ana Maria Allaire, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist, Wage and Hour Division of the Federal Department of Labor. This session will provide a practical, compliance-focused overview of key federal Wage & Hour requirements, recent enforcement priorities, and common employer pitfalls. The presentation will review essential Wage & Hour concepts and address frequently asked questions related to:

• Should I pay an employee hourly or on a salary basis?
• Can I change an employee’s pay status from hourly to salary?
• Can I hire a full-time salaried employee to take on a secondary part-time, hourly role?
• What are pay considerations for elected & appointed positions?
• Should I pay someone through payroll (W2) or through accounts payable (1099)?
• What’s the difference between an employee and a contractor?
• How can I determine if the work is more of an internship or apprenticeship?

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of employer obligations, practical examples to apply in real world scenarios, and an opportunity to ask questions of a federal Wage & Hour expert.

Speakers: 
Ana Maria Allaire, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor
Julie McKenzie, Deputy General Counsel and Director of PACIF Field Risk Services, VLCT
Christine Trombley Marsh, Senior HR Consultant, VLCT