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Fair Labor Standards Act
Learn how the FLSA protects employeesPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 17 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 chapters · 17 Lessons · 44m in English, Spanish
Course Description
The Fair Labor Standards Act is designed to protect employees from unfair work practices. This includes unpaid overtime and being paid less than the minimum wage. The law also sets child labor standards. This course will introduce you to the components of the FLSA, who is subject to the law and what businesses must do to remain compliant.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the core components of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Determine who is subject to the FLSA and who qualifies as exempt versus non-exempt
- Apply FLSA rules on minimum wage, tips, housing credit, hours worked, and overtime
- Recognize FLSA child labor standards and required basic recordkeeping and posting obligations
- Explain how FLSA violations are handled, including filing a complaint and investigations
Key Takeaways
- The Fair Labor Standards Act is designed to protect employees from unfair work practices, including unpaid overtime and being paid less than the minimum wage.
- The FLSA sets child labor standards.
- The course covers who is subject to the FLSA and what businesses must do to remain compliant.
- The course distinguishes between exempt and non-exempt employees and addresses minimum wage, tips, housing credit, hours worked, and overtime.
- The course explains employer obligations such as basic records and posting, as well as violations, filing a complaint, and investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It introduces the components of the FLSA, who is subject to the law, and what businesses must do to remain compliant, including minimum wage, tips, housing credit, hours worked, overtime, child labor, basic records, posting, violations, filing a complaint, and investigations.
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
The Fair Labor Standards Act is designed to protect employees from unfair work practices, such as unpaid overtime and being paid less than the minimum wage, and it sets child labor standards.
Does the course explain the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?
Yes. The course includes a lesson on exempt versus non-exempt employees, along with who is subject to the FLSA and what is not required.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course develops skills in labor compliance, labor law, labor legislation, unfair labor practice, and wage and hour laws.
Does the course address what to do about FLSA violations?
Yes. The course covers violations, filing a complaint, and investigations.
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