It is generally accepted that employees need to be treated fairly and equitably. A company may, in fact, be set up in such a way as to take the treatment of employees into account to a tremendous degree. And yet, that company may still run afoul of the legal requirements under Employment Law, which is based not on what may seem fair, but on what is lawful. This CLE course, geared toward business lawyers who do not practice in this field and meant to provide practical guidance, explains the many misconceptions employers may have regarding overtime and explains the legal requirement for the payment of overtime as dependent upon employee status. The course also explain salary requirements in the face of natural disasters, the use and categorization of independent contractors and unpaid interns, employee discipline, and accommodations for handicapped employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act.