Stop Guessing Exempt Status: Webinar on Exempt Employees

When it comes to exempt employees, some employers may believe that all managers and supervisors are considered exempt and if an employee asks to be exempt, they can be. But these misconceptions about exempt employees can be costly for employers, creating potential liability for misclassification claims.

If you find it challenging to determine which of your employees are exempt, CalChamber’s Wage & Hour 101: Exempt Employees webinar on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. can help. Our employment law experts will have a detailed discussion of key exemptions that can apply to California employees, as well as practical guidance on how to classify and pay exempt employees. Register now!

Under federal and California law, certain employees may be exempt from many wage and hour requirements, including overtime pay, tracking their time and being provided meal and rest breaks. But properly classifying employees as exempt in California can be challenging as employees must meet strict salary and duties tests to be treated as exempt.

This webinar will cover:

• Fundamentals of exempt classification and the 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.

[90-Minute Live Webinar] Wage & Hour 101: Exempt Employees

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT

Price: $269 ($215.20 for CalChamber Preferred Members and above)

This webinar is ideal for HR professionals, legal/employment law counsel, office managers, business owners, and anyone responsible for managing exempt employees in California.

During the webinar, attendees can submit questions through Zoom and have them answered in real time. The webinar is also mobile optimized for viewing on tablets and smartphones.

Downloadable webinar slides and a recording of the live event will be made available to attendees.

In addition, this course is approved for 1.5 California recertification credits toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI); 1.5 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities; and 1.5 MCLE credits.

This webinar is solely for informational purposes and does not serve as or replace legal advice.