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APRO Webinar | Employment Guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor

March 30, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm UTC+0
Hear directly from Brenda Hernandez, a Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist with the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor, about frequently asked compliance questions and misconceptions about policies and enforcement. Topics will include:
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – topics such as overtime, minimum wage, youth employment, and recordkeeping
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
As a former investigator and trainer for the Department of Labor, Hernandez has expertise in providing compliance assistance for both employers and employees. Afterwards, Shareholder at Cowles & Thompson Brian Farrington will provide a Q&A session to answer your employment law questions. Farrington brings experience representing rent-to-own management during employment investigations, and some of his principal practice areas include Equal Employment Opportunity laws, OSHA 11(c), and state wage payment laws. Register Here

Mike Tissot

Countryside Rentals Inc., dba Rent-2-Own

Mike grew up in the rent-to-own industry under the guidance of his father, former APRO President and RTO legend Darrell Tissot. For nearly 25 years, Mike’s innovative leadership has helped expand the family business to more than 40 stores across Ohio and Kentucky while also shaping the industry as a whole.

He has served as President of the Ohio Rental Dealers Association, an APRO board member and Treasurer, and President and Treasurer of the TRIB Group. His contributions have earned him the APRO President’s Award of Excellence and the title of APRO Rental Dealer of the Year.

Outside of RTO, Mike enjoys time at the lake house or in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his girlfriend, Angela Strong McCool. A passionate Cincinnati Reds fan, he rarely misses a game, whether watching or listening alongside his parents. He also takes every opportunity to visit Arizona, where his daughter is currently attending Arizona State University.