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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Pay Act (EPA)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) is a federal law that requires men and women in the same workplace to receive equal pay for equal work. This course provides an overview of the FLSA and EPA with a concentration on employer concerns. It also covers important distinctions between exempt and non-exempt employees and between employees and independent contractors. Topics in this course include: FLSA, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Exempt Employees, Contractors, Compensatory Time, Child Labor, Nursing Mothers, and Equal Pay Act (EPA). After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize the significant aspects and exemptions of both the FLSA and EPA. Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Equal Pay Act (EPA) to ensure fair, non-discriminatory employment terms for all employees. These laws ensure fair pay, limits on working hours, and the prevention of child labor exploitation, among other things. This course covers the basic provisions and exemptions in both pieces of legislation.

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Learning Objectives

Recognize the significant aspects of the FLSA and EPA.

Recognize the important exemptions specified by the FLSA and EPA that affect employers and many employees who are salaried, work in a specialized industry, or are classified as independent contractors.

Course Outline

1. Overview
1. About this course…
2. FLSA
1. Provisions
2. Employer Types
3. Notices and Posters
4. Recordkeeping
3. Minimum Wage
1. Pay Rate
2. Exceptions
3. Determining Minimum Wage
4. Overtime
1. Commissioned Employees
5. Exempt Employees
1. Executive, Administrative, and Professional Workers
2. Exemption is Not Automatic
3. Outside Salespeople
4. Important Definitions
5. Computer Specialists