2018 - Best in Class Wage and Hour Compliance: The Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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.
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