Business By The Numbers

Inside Wage and Hour Audits: What Every Shop Owner Must Know [E187]


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Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File

What would happen if your shop—or any business—was hit with a wage and hour audit tomorrow?

The answer might shock you. For many owners, even those with the best intentions, missteps in overtime, classification, or documentation could result in penalties large enough to shut doors permanently.

In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest sits down with Jamie Hasty, Vice President of SESCO Management Consultants and a leading authority in employment regulation compliance. Jamie brings more than two decades of experience helping businesses navigate the complexities of wage and hour law, overtime requirements, employee handbooks, and Department of Labor audits.

From California lunch breaks to discretionary bonuses, Jamie breaks down the most common pitfalls, why “intent” won’t save you in court, and the proactive steps every business owner should take before regulators—or lawyers—come knocking.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • (01:38) Why overtime rules haven’t changed as much as the headlines suggest
  • (03:46) The #1 financial liability most business owners overlook
  • (08:57) How misclassifying employees—even accidentally—can cost millions
  • (13:37) The difference between discretionary vs. non-discretionary bonuses
  • (23:02) Why accurate timecards are your best legal defense
  • (34:49) How to avoid the hidden dangers of generic employee handbooks

If you’re a shop owner—or any employer—this conversation could be the wake-up call that saves your business.

Resources:

Connect with Jamie Hasty and SESCO Management Consultants: sescomgt.com [email protected]

Thanks to our partner Promotive

It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/

Thanks to our Partner WickedFile

Turn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/

Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair

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Email Hunt: [email protected]

Text Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413

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