Blended Rates in Payroll: Getting the Calculations Right

Live Webinar or Recording

June 3, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm Eastern

Credit: CPE: 2, HRCI: 1.5, RCH: 1.5, SHRM: 1.5, ATAPR: 0.75, ATAHR: 1.5, ATATX: 1.5 (Live Only)

Blended rate calculations — also referred to as Regular Rate of Pay (RROP) — can quickly become a payroll professional’s biggest headache. Although the concept seems simple on paper, applying it in real-world scenarios, especially when juggling multiple pay rates and overtime rules, often leads to confusion, errors, and compliance risks.

This webinar will take the mystery out of blended rates by clearly explaining when they’re necessary and how to calculate them accurately and efficiently.

Designed for payroll professionals, HR specialists, and finance teams, this session dives into the practical application of blended rate rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). With step-by-step examples and relatable scenarios, you'll gain clarity on weighted averages versus regular rates, overtime for multi-rate employees, and how to communicate these calculations to stakeholders outside of payroll.

Whether you're new to this concept or need a confidence boost in your current process, this session will leave you better equipped and empowered.

Your Benefits for Attending:

• Define the concept of blended rates in the context of payroll.
• Identify when a blended rate calculation is required under the FLSA.
• Distinguish between weighted average and regular rate of pay calculations.
• Accurately calculate overtime pay for employees with multiple pay rates using simple examples.
• Avoid common mistakes that lead to underpayments or compliance issues.
• Explain blended rate calculations to non-payroll colleagues and stakeholders.

Why this webinar is worth your time:
Gain the skills and confidence to master blended rate calculations and protect your organization from costly payroll errors — all while enhancing your professional expertise and compliance know-how.

Guest Speaker: Christine Stolpe - Wages Creek

Level: Basic

Format: Live Webcast

Field of Study: Payroll

Program Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

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This program has been approved for credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

Aurora Training Advantage is an approved provider through the American Payroll Association. To receive credit through the American Payroll Association for this program you MUST attend the program in its entirety.

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