Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Understand the key rules of the FLSA, and understand how they apply to your job responsibilities and workplace

Traliant
Updated Dec 04, 2024

What you'll learn

  • Understand the aspects of employment as minimum wage
  • Understand overtime pay
  • The importance of recordkeeping
  • Understand child labor
Course Description

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