In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, attorneys Pam Howland, Doug Plass, and Jennifer Walrath sit down to unpack one of the most common sources of employer headaches — wage and hour compliance.

They cover what every employer should know about:

• Properly classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt
• Keeping accurate time and pay records
• Calculating overtime
• Handling final paychecks, deductions, and safe harbor policies
• Idaho-specific wage laws to keep in mind

Whether you’re a new business or a seasoned employer, this episode walks through the fundamentals you need to avoid costly wage claims and DOL audits — and keep your workplace in compliance.

*Ground Rules hosts and guests are not providing legal advice in this podcast. Do not act upon any of the information discussed in this podcast without first consulting a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.*

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