"Do I Have to Pay My Employees for That?" Common Wage & Hour Mistakes

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Sponsor: West Los Angeles Employer Advisory Council

Location (In-Person or Remote): Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network, Adult Career Services Center, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, #120 in Long Beach

Cost: $35 (early bird until 2/12/2026); $45 (after 2/12/2026)

Presenter: Jonathan Fraser Light

Registration Information

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Join us in person or online for a session tackling common wage & hour mistakes employers often make. Whether you're a small business owner or just want to brush up on payroll basics, this event breaks down what you really need to pay for, and what you may be missing. Don’t miss out on saving time, money, and headaches!

Objectives

Recognize the liabilities associated with misclassifying employees;
Identify the nine categories of pay stub requirements;
Determine the correct way to calculate bonuses and commissions, vacation, sick time, and PTO.

Employment law attorney Jonathan Fraser Light will discuss some of the basic rules regarding when employees do and do not have to be paid as part of their work, including valuable tips employers can use to avoid lawsuits on these issues. Discussion points will include: meal and rest breaks; exempt v. non-exempt employees v. independent contractors; vacation, sick time, PTO, among others.

As the invited presenter, LightGabler LLP cannot assist with registration or technical issues. Please contact the West Los Angeles Employer Advisory Council directly for questions or assistance.