From Commute to Business Trip: When Must Travel Time Be Paid?

Learn 2026 travel pay rules, FLSA requirements, overtime, reimbursements, and tax issues in this practical webinar for HR and payroll pros.

Paying employees for business travel isn't always straightforward. From compensable travel time and overtime calculations to IRS reimbursement rules and state wage laws, one mistake can lead to costly payroll errors, compliance violations, and employee disputes.

Join payroll expert Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, for this practical webinar and learn how to confidently handle employee travel pay in 2026. You'll gain clear guidance on federal and state requirements, per diem policies, accountable plans, travel reimbursements, and real-world payroll scenarios so you can stay compliant while avoiding unnecessary risks.

What You'll Learn

• Master the latest 2026 travel pay regulations and compliance requirements.
• Know exactly when employee travel time must be paid under federal and state laws.
• Apply per diem, accountable plans, and travel reimbursements correctly.
• Handle overnight travel, same-day trips, overtime, and other complex travel pay situations with confidence.
• Reduce payroll errors, avoid audits, and strengthen your compliance processes.

Why This Session Is Worth Your Time

Travel pay can quickly become complicated when wage laws, overtime rules, and tax requirements overlap. This session helps you turn those complicated scenarios into practical, everyday decisions.

You'll leave with:

• Greater clarity when deciding what travel time should be paid.
• Practical guidance for handling real-world travel situations.
• Better insight into reimbursement and tax considerations.
• Fewer surprises when reviewing travel-related payroll.
• Actionable ideas you can take back to your organization and put into practice.

Your Questions Are Welcome!

Bring your questions to the live Q&A and get practical answers straight from our expert speaker.

For Live Participants: Watch your inbox for the instruction kit within 24 hours before the webinar.

For Recorded Participants: Your recording or PDF e-transcript will arrive within 24–48 hours after the live webinar.