Williamson County CEO Conversations: Discussing the New Overtime Law
Back by popular demand! This session was offered at the Center for Nonprofit Management's Nashville headquarters in June, and CNM is partnering with Williamson, Inc. to take the session on the road for their members located in Williamson County and the surrounding area. Please join us at the Williamson, Inc. office.
The Fair Labor Standards Act provisions on overtime have always been a challenge for employers to understand. Then last year, the United States Department of Labor further complicated things by announcing a proposed rule that will dramatically change the overtime law, making it much harder for employers to exempt employees. After months of commentary, earlier this month the DOL announce the Final Rule that will go into effect December 1, 2016. On that day, 4.5 million more workers will go to work newly eligible to receive overtime benefits. For employers, including nonprofit organizations, it is critical to understand the new rule and to determine ahead of time if any of your employees will be affected.
Attorney Todd McKee will lead you through the new overtime rule, as well as review the Department of Labor's new guidance specifically for nonprofits. For the first time, the guidance clarifies the gray area that has existed for decades regarding to the applicability of the FLSA to nonprofits. At the end of the session, you should be able to understand:
About Todd McKee
Todd McKee has practiced law in Nashville since 1996 and currently practices with McKenzie Laird law firm. Not only does he advise nonprofit clients on legal issues, but on effective management as well. Whether a start-up or an existing nonprofit, he helps boards and management understand the risks to their missions and adopt appropriate policies and corporate governance best practices to proactively manage those risks. He enjoys eliminating the mystery of abstract concepts such as “fiduciary duty” and “reasonable care” so that every board member understands his or her role, and is prepared to fulfill it. And because he has over eight years of experience serving as general counsel for nonprofits, he has an insider’s perspective on challenges that often confront nonprofits, including resolving internal conflicts and managing crises.
The CEO Conversations Series is a free learning and networking opportunity for nonprofit executive directors and CEOs. With a mix of educational and social opportunities, executives will be able to learn from one another and meet other Middle Tennessee leaders. This workshop is intended for CEOs, CFOs, human resources professionals, or any other nonprofit employee who needs to understand the new law. The CEO or executive director of any CNM-member agency is automatically eligible to attend these sessions.
Tuesday Oct 4, 2016
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Williamson, Inc.
5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150
Franklin, TN 37067
Free for Chamber members.
Nonprofit CEOs preferred.
Amberly Dziesinski
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4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Franklin, TN 37067 – (615) 771-1912 – finance@williamsonchamber.com