Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The FLSA is a federal law which establishes standards for such aspects of employment as minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor. It also defines which types of work must be paid on an hourly basis and the types of work where a salary without overtime is permitted.

This course will explain key rules of the FLSA, and give you an understanding of how they apply to your job responsibilities and workplace.

Topics Covered:

• What is FLSA?
• Federal minimum wage
• Overtime pay
• Child labor guidelines
• The difference between independent contractors and employees
• Exempt job duties
• Nonexempt job duties
• Recordkeeping requirements
• Common FLSA mistakes 
• Retaliation
• FLSA violations and penalties