Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Overview/Description
 The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes specific minimum requirements in relation to employees' wages, hours of work, overtime entitlements, and payroll records. The act was passed to set and enforce federal requirements on minimum wages and overtime. The FLSA became federal law in 1938 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal--its primary aim was to respond to growing concerns about poor working conditions in many industries. The FLSA regulates wages, maximum hours of work and overtime, as well as child labor. This one-hour course enables participants to understand the main provisions of the act, helping both employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to those provisions. SkillSoft's Legal Compliance courses are developed and maintained with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA.

Target Audience
 All employees, particularly managers and supervisors

Expected Duration
1.5

Lesson Objectives:

Introduction to the FLSA

  • recognize why the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was established.
  • identify the main provisions of the FLSA.
  • determine the benefits of the establishment of the FLSA.
  • identify examples of appropriate implementation of the FLSA requirements related to minimum wage and overtime.
  • distinguish between exempt and nonexempt employees.
  • identify the benefits of properly classifying employees as exempt or nonexempt.

    • Record-keeping Requirements and Enforcement

  • identify the types of record-keeping procedures a company is required to fulfill under the FLSA.
  • identify the key data requirements that should be kept on record to meet FLSA regulations.
  • recognize the benefits of understanding an employer's responsibilities regarding compliance with the FLSA.
  • identify the FLSA regulations that must be displayed in the workplace to help enforce the act.
  • determine how employees can assert their rights under the FLSA.
  • identify the penalties incurred if an employer fails to comply with the FLSA provisions.


    • Course Number: LCO0116