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  • 10/29/2025 12:00 PM MDT
  • 10/29/2025 1:00 PM MDT
  • Zoom link will be emailed the day prior to those who have registered for this event.

Unlock the Secrets of Employee Classification:

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Under the FLSA!

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Noon to 1:00 pm | via Zoom

No fee for HR-Risk Management Program Members | Non-members $50 per person

Please note: Program members do not need to register, as the Zoom link has been sent to those districts.


Join us for a fast-paced, informative 1-hour training that explains the critical distinctions between exempt and non-exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Highlights of this training will include the following: 

  • Key Definitions: Understand the basics of employee classification
  • Criteria Breakdown: Learn how to determine exempt vs. non-exempt status based on salary thresholds and duties tests.
  • Real-World Examples: Engage with case studies to clarify your understanding.
  • Best Practices: Gain strategies for compliance and avoiding common pitfalls.

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This HR – Risk Management Program is an add-on program, which includes monthly HR based webinars and up to six (6) hours of legal consultation on HR topics (contracts, handbook reviews, administrative evaluation support or other specific employment inquiries).

 

MTSBA specifically designed this HR Program to better assist our members with employment-related matters given the complexity of these matters and the high risk of legal challenges. If your District signs up for this HR Program for FY26, MTSBA will provide next week’s webinar (on June 25, at noon) at no charge to your District. This is a great value for any district as it assists members of your staff leadership team, and your board navigate the complexities of the employment relationship. The yearly rate for this add-on program is $1,500 per year.

  

Email Lindsay at lford@mtsba.org for more information on this program. 


We look forward to supporting you in building strong, effective employment practices!

 

Disclaimer: Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA) has designed these materials to provide helpful information regarding topics and best practices on issues concerning the administration and governance of Montana K-12 public schools. These materials are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. MTSBA does not intend nor should these materials be construed to constitute the rendering of any legal advice. Should the recipient of these materials desire legal advice on any of the topics or information contained herein, MTSBA recommends that the recipient make a specific request for legal advice. -