California Overtime: Mastering Wage & Hour Compliance in 2024–25

Marketing and Empathy Psychology

By - Vicki M. Lambert, CPP

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California isn’t just unique for its beaches and innovation—it’s also one of the most complex states when it comes to overtime pay. Unlike most states, California requires daily overtime, daily and weekly double time, and layers in rules that often differ from federal wage and hour law. The result? Payroll and HR teams must navigate a maze of requirements that leave little room for error.

In this 90-minute session, compliance expert Vicki will break down California’s overtime rules step by step. You’ll learn not only how to calculate overtime correctly but also how to spot situations where California law conflicts with federal law—and which takes priority. From alternative workweeks to fluctuating workweeks, regular rate of pay definitions, multiple pay rates, and meal/rest period penalties, this session will give you the clarity you need to stay compliant.

What You’ll Learn:

How to determine when hours count as straight time, overtime, or double time
The definitions of “workweek” and “workday” and their direct impact on overtime calculations
California’s rules for alternative workweeks and whether employers must offer them
The proper calculation of the regular rate of pay, including bonuses, commissions, and service charges
Key differences between comp time and make-up time (and how to use them legally)
How to calculate overtime for employees with multiple pay rates, piece work, or commission structures
California’s stance on fluctuating workweeks and meal/rest break penalties
The impact of wage orders, agricultural worker rules, and tip/service charge treatment on overtime obligations

Who Should Attend:

Payroll Executives, Managers, and Administrators
HR Professionals and Department Leaders
Accounting Personnel and Operations Managers
Business Owners and Executives
Attorneys, Legal, and Compliance Professionals
Anyone responsible for paying employees in California

Why Attend:

California overtime law is one of the toughest compliance challenges employers face. A single mistake can trigger costly back pay, penalties, or lawsuits. This session equips you with the knowledge and tools to protect your organization and ensure your employees are paid accurately and legally.

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Speaker Detail

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™, a firm specializing in payroll education and training. The company’s website www.thepayrolladvisor.com offers a payroll news service, Payroll 24/7, which keeps payroll professionals up-to-date on the latest rules and regulations. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 30 years as an educator, training program developer, and author, Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today. A pioneer in electronic and online education, Ms. Lambert produces and presents payroll related audio seminars, webinars and webcasts for clients, APA chapters and business groups throughout the country. Ms. Lambert is an adjunct faculty member at Brandman University in Southern California and is the instructor for the American Payroll Association’s “PayTrain” online program also offered by Brandman University.