Training Course Syllabus:
Course Description: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), commonly referred to as the Wage and Hour Act, was passed in 1938 and since then has been amended many times. The major provisions of the FLSA are concerned with minimum wage rates and overtime payments, child labor, and equal pay. The US Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division, oversees federal labor laws. Additionally, State DOLs administer state labor laws. Failure to comply with Wage & Hour laws may result in the employer paying the employee back wages, damages, penalties, attorney fees and court costs, plus the prospect of civil and criminal penalties from federal and/or state governments. Therefore, Wage & Hour compliance is of the utmost importance. Why Should You Attend: Civil lawsuits for Wage and Hour violations are always a threat to business. Violations of the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can result in astronomical financial judgements against employers. By understanding the provisions of the FLSA, you can protect your company from major financial consequences. This seminar will provide a comprehensive understanding of the provisions of the FLSA. You will learn the proper calculation of overtime pay, gain an understanding of what is considered hours worked, what to do when state and federal laws differ, when employees must be compensated for training, travel time, meal breaks, and on-call status. Your participation in this seminar will assist you in ensuring wage and hour laws are being followed properly in your organization. Learning Objectives: Gain a solid understanding of the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act Assist your employer in being compliant with the provisions of the Act Learn how to compute overtime pay Understand the definition of ‘hours worked’ When must an employer compensate employees for training, travel time, meal breaks, and on-call status Areas Covered: Provisions of the Federal Labor Standards Act
Three tests to determine if an employee is exempt from the FLSA
Six exemptions under the FLSA
Computing overtime pay
Timeliness of overtime payments
Treatment of meal breaks, travel, training, on-call time and outside sales under the FLSA
Minimum wage requirements
Equal Pay
Child Labor
Importance of accurate record keeping
Posting requirements DAY 01(8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Registration
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM Housekeeping Items
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
History of the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Entities that are required to comply with provisions of the Act
Employer/Employee responsibilities under the Act
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM The 3 tests used to Determine FLSA Exemptions
Salary Level
Salary Basis
Job Duties
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Break
10:50 AM – 12:00 PM Discussion of FLSA exemptions
Executive
Administrative
Educational Establishments Administrative
Computer Related
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM FLSA exemptions (cont’d)
Professional-Learned
Professional-Artistic
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Determining When to Pay Overtime
Travel time
Meals & Breaks
Training Time
On-call Time
Outside Sales
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Break
2:50 PM – 4:15 PM Calculating Overtime
Computation Methods
Wage Augments
Compensatory Time Off
Off the Clock Work
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Overtime Payments
Timeliness
Terminated Employee’s Final Paycheck
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM Guidelines to Filing a FLSA claim
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM Day 1 wrap-up DAY 02(8:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Housekeeping Items
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Questions/Clarification on information presented on Day1
Timeliness
Terminated Employee’s Final Paycheck
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Minimum Wage
Federal & State
Living Wage
Recordkeeping
Posting Requirements
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Break
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM Ramifications of Non-Compliance with the FLSA Status of Proposed Changes to the FLSA
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Questions & Wrap-Up | 
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