Webinar Description
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT
In California, some employees can be classified as “exempt” from certain wage and hour requirements, including tracking their time, receiving overtime pay and being provided meal and rest breaks. But properly classifying employees as exempt in California can be challenging; employees must meet strict salary and duties tests to be treated as exempt. And the consequences of getting it wrong can be significant, creating potential liability for misclassification claims.
If you find it challenging to determine which of your employees are exempt, CalChamber can help. Join our employment law experts for a detailed discussion of the key exemptions that apply to California employees, as well as practical guidance on how to classify and pay exempt employees.
This webinar will cover:
- Fundamentals of exempt classification and consequences of misclassification.
- Specific salary and job duties requirements for exemptions.
- Paying exempt employees, including limitations on salary deductions and final pay requirements.
- Reimbursing business expenses, including cell phone use.
- Real-world scenarios, practical examples and best practices for compliance.
Webinar Details
- Presented by CalChamber's top employment law experts.
- Ideal for HR professionals, legal/employment law counsel, office managers, business owners and anyone responsible for managing exempt employees in California.
- Approved for 1.5 HRCI, MCLE, and PDC credits.
- Attendees can submit questions via Zoom during the webinar and have them answered in real time.
- Mobile-optimized for viewing on tablets and smartphones.
- Downloadable webinar slides and a recording of the live event.
This webinar offers guidance only and does not serve as or replace legal advice.
