Overtime California Style

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Speaker : DAYNA RUEM
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When : Friday, September 05, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Dayna is currently the Senior Director of Payroll & HRIS at a major medical center in Chicago. Dayna has been heavily involved in the payroll field over 17 years. Starting as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company, Dayna moved on to be a Payroll Team Leader at Honeywell Inc. During Dayna’s time at Honeywell she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. She also received several merit awards for Customer Service and Acquisitions and Divestitures. Dayna is no stranger to teaching she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona State Payroll Conference. Topics including Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation and Quality Control for Payroll, International and Canadian payroll. Dayna has her CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA. She also serves on the National American Payroll Association on the National Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee). Dayna has received a Citation of Merit for her service along with being a Gold Pin member of the APA. Besides her payroll accomplishments Dayna is certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.
Over the years, California payroll compliance has evolved into one of the most complex areas of employment law in the United States. Whether you're a California-based employer or a multistate organization with remote workers in California, understanding the state's nuanced payroll regulations is critical.
In this session, compliance expert Dayna J Reum will provide an in-depth breakdown of California’s unique and often confusing overtime rules. This includes when double time applies, how to properly calculate overtime for non-exempt employees, and how to handle payroll when your business is not headquartered in California but employs remote workers in the state.
You'll also get a comprehensive review of other California Department of Labor standards that intersect with overtime laws, from paid sick leave to final pay requirements upon termination.
Areas Covered
1. California Overtime Rules
- Daily vs. Weekly Overtime: What’s the difference?
- When double time applies and how to calculate it correctly
- The 7th consecutive day rule for workweeks
- Special considerations for alternative workweek schedules
- Calculating the regular rate of pay for bonuses, commissions, and non-discretionary pay
2. Department of Labor (DOL) Concerns
- How federal FLSA compares and contrasts with California law
- What happens when California law is more generous than federal law?
- Common audit triggers and how to prepare
3. Compensatory Time & Timekeeping
- Why comp time is generally not allowed in the private sector in California
- Proper rounding practices
- How missed meals and rest periods affect overtime
4. Minimum Wage Laws
- Statewide minimum wage vs. local (city/county) requirements
- Impacts on salary exemption thresholds
- Minimum wage compliance for part-time and minor workers
5. Payment Methods & Pay Statement Requirements
- What information must be included on California pay stubs
- Rules around electronic pay, direct deposit, and paper checks
- Penalties for pay stub violations
6. Termination Pay
- Timing rules for final paychecks—same day vs. 72 hours
- What must be included in the final paycheck
- Waiting time penalties and how to avoid them
7. Paid Sick Leave
- Overview of California’s Healthy Workplace, Healthy Family Act
- Accrual methods and usage limits
- Local ordinances with additional requirements (e.g., San Francisco, Los Angeles)
8. Recordkeeping & Audits
- Required payroll records and retention timelines
- Best practices for maintaining compliant records
- How to handle a labor board complaint or audit
Who Should Attend
- Payroll Professionals
- Human Resource Managers
- Accounting and Finance Staff
- Business Owners with Employees in California
- Legal & Compliance Teams
- Anyone responsible for managing or processing California payroll
Why Should You Attend
- Gain a solid understanding of California's complex overtime laws
- Learn how to properly calculate and document overtime and double time
- Understand how California’s DOL requirements intersect with payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with minimum wage laws and pay statement mandates
- Avoid costly penalties related to termination pay and recordkeeping violations
- Stay ahead of emerging issues, especially as remote work continues to expand
- Reduce your organization's risk of wage and hour claims
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$160.00
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