Course Name

FLSA: What Supervisors Need to Know

Contact Hours: 3

Course Description

Compensation for the work you do is very likely to be a key part of what takes you to the office each day. This course gives you a basic overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay. The FLSA affects most private and public employment settings, and requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least the federal minimum wage and over time pay. You will also review the guidelines on exempt versus non-exempt status, compensable time, and record keeping requirements. Before diving into the specifics of FLSA, you should know that this topic is part of a larger set of skills often referred to as “soft skills” in the world of business. “Hard skills” are the technical expertise you need to get the job done. For example, an engineer needs to understand how to build and understand physical systems - this is an example of a hard skill. In general, soft skills are interpersonal competencies which play a very important role in professional success; they help you to do your very best while working in an environment with many individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and take part in very different job tasks. Because of the need to manage different opinions and interpersonal styles, the difference between a good supervisor and a great one often boils down to a person’s competence with soft skills.

Outcome

By completing this course you will learn to: Review the guidelines on employment status, child labor, minimum wage, overtime pay and record keeping Describe which employees are exempt from the ACT and which are non-exempt Explain what constitutes compensable time under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Assessment

After reading the material, you'll have a chance to play an online game that presents hypothetical scenarios for you to analyze. As you answer the multiple-choice questions correctly, you'll move through the game and earn a Certificate of Completion.

Outline

Overview Record Keeping Exempt Versus Non-Exempt Status FLSA Violations Summary