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  • Cancellations must be received no later than noon on Monday preceding the event in order to receive a refund or avoid payment.
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Upcoming events

  • April Meeting - Michael Killough

    • 04/09/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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    Michael Killough, Senior Inspector

    Wage and Hour Division, US Dept of Labor

    Join us for an insightful presentation on "Common Minimum Wage Mistakes," delivered by an experienced investigator from the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. This session is designed specifically for HR professionals who want to ensure compliance and avoid costly errors. You'll gain valuable insights into the most frequent pitfalls employers face regarding minimum wage laws and learn practical strategies to address them. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, protect your organization, and ensure fair treatment for all employees. Secure your spot today and take a proactive step towards excellence in HR management!

    Primary Topic Includes:

    Federal labor regulations pertaining to the Fair Labor Standards Act as Amended, including Sections 206 (Minimum Wage), 207 (Overtime), and 212 (Child Labor).

    Sub-topics and Regulatory References (The Below Listed Parts are within Title 29 of the Federal Code of Regulations)

    Part 531 (Wage Payments and Tipped Employees)

    Part 541 (Salaried Exemptions)

    Part 570 (Non-Agricultural Child Labor and Restricted Employment for Minors)

    Part 778 (Overtime Compensation Requirements)

    Part 785 (Hours Worked and Compensable Time)

    The Part 778 discussion will include unique circumstances involving multiple rates, shift differentials, bonus payments, and incentives that inflate the regular rate.


    BIO: 

    Michael Killough is native to Amarillo, TX and works as a Senior Investigator for the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. He currently works out of the Amarillo Field Office, part of the Albuquerque, NM District Office. He holds an undergraduate degree in Administration of Justice from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Michael started his law enforcement career with the Liberty University Police Department in 2000 following an enlistment with the United States Army. After graduating from Liberty University, Michael worked for the United States Capitol Police in Washington, D.C. for 5 years where he patrolled Capitol Hill and worked special assignments such as State of the Union addresses, presidential inaugurations, and State funerals for Rosa Parks, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. He has 21 years of Federal service. Michael has mentored multiple Wage and Hour Investigators in Texas and New Mexico, participates in enforcement details in multiple states, and routinely serves as an instructor for the Wage and Hour Division’s training branch.


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  • May Meeting - Jimmy Taylor

    • 05/14/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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    In a world filled with automated recruiting, ghosting of candidates, unrealistic hiring managers and poor employee engagement – great recruiting can be the game changer for your organization!

    In our time together we will tackle the challenges in recruiting today (by the way, tomorrow they will get worse).

    Together we will explore:

    · What the whole world wants (really, it is just one thing)!

    · What great recruiting looks like.

    · Ten easy tips to improve your talent acquisition outcomes (for one req or one hundred)!

    · How good recruiting improves employee engagement

    Join us, let’s have a conversation about how to get better recruiting outcomes!


    BIO:  

    Jimmy Taylor is a 20+ year HR leader, entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant. Currently he serves as the Executive Director of DallasHR and The HRSouthwest Conference.

    Previously he was a Consultant and Partner with BizMultiplier, a company dedicated to providing tools and processes that help organizations grow engaged and effective employees.

    He was also founding partner with Novotus, a Texas based Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider three times named the number one mid-market RPO by HRO Today. He is a former member of the Board of Trustee's for DallasHR and has served as State Director for Texas SHRM.

    Jimmy uses his experience in recruiting and talent management to help leaders understand, design, change and grow their teams. His passion is helping leaders create an environment where both the enterprise and their people reach their potential!


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  • June Meeting - TBD

    • 06/11/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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    Speaker & Topic - Coming Soon...

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  • August Meeting - Randy Anderson

    • 08/13/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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    Topic - Coming Soon...

    Randy Anderson 

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  • September Meeting - Rick Robinson

    • 09/10/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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    Increasing the Strategic Value of the HR Function

    Rick Robinson

    Topic Details....coming soon


    BIO: 

    For the last 30 years, Rick has focused developing and delivering a variety programs in the areas of Leadership Development, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Teambuilding, Strategic Planning, Measurement Systems, and Change Management. More recently Rick has facilitated a number of strategic and leadership development programs for a variety of clients, including the City of Denton, Wingstop Restaurants, the City of Cedar Hill, the Town of Addison, Landmark Management Group, DeKalb Office, the City of Richardson, the City of Georgetown, Dallas HR, and the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. His inclusive and highly interactive style has earned him high praise from his clients and conference attendees. Rick earned degrees in Accounting and Finance from Texas A&M University in 1985. After college, he taught Economics and Accounting in the Fiji Islands as a Peace Corps volunteer. His client list also includes GM, Chrysler, Nortel, Picker, Del Monte Foods, Steelcase, Texas Health Systems, and Lloyds of London.

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  • October Meeting - TBD

    • 10/08/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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  • November Meeting - Vicki Wilmarth

    • 11/12/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • The Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler - 31st Floor (AC)
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    LEGAL

    Vicki Wilmarth, Attorney at Law

    Topic Details....coming soon!


    BIO: 

    Vicki Wilmarth is an employment lawyer with more than 30 years of experience practicing full-time in Amarillo, Texas. She is a partner at the law firm of Wright Wilmarth Byrd. Vicki advises employers on personnel policies and employment practices and trains managers in appropriate hiring, discipline, and firing techniques. She provides in-house and community training on employment law issues, such as preventing sexual harassment and reasonably accommodating employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Furthermore, she audits the personnel practices of businesses to discern areas where future employment law problems could arise.

    Vicki also represents businesses in employment-related disputes, including defending them in discrimination, harassment, overtime and unemployment cases. She advocates for clients in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Texas Workforce Commission and other governmental agencies.

    Vicki grew up in Arlington, Texas. She received a journalism degree from Baylor University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy camping in national and state parks and she is an award-winning nature photographer.


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