Federal Wage and Hour Compliance for Managers

Which employees must be paid the federal minimum wage? How are employees who are minors or who earn tips subject to minimum wage regulations? What obligations in terms of keeping accurate records about payment and employment status do employers have under the law? This course on Federal Wage and Hours Laws for Managers provides a basic overview of major federal legislation that answers these and other related questions. It introduces three main federal laws—the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)—and outlines the provisions of each pertaining to wages, wage garnishment, and unpaid leave.

After you are introduced to these three laws, you will learn about the federal minimum wage and which employees are legally subject to it. You will then learn about overtime, minimum wages for employees who are minors, and minimum wages for agricultural workers and for certain employees who receive a special government certificate. Next, you will learn about employee rights to unpaid leave for childbirth and medical conditions, employee protections against wage garnishment in case of debt, and employer obligations concerning recordkeeping and posting of employee rights under federal wage and hours laws. Finally, you will learn about the applicability of federal wage and hours laws and their relationship with the laws of individual states. Upon completing this course, you will have a basic knowledge of federal wage and hours laws that will help you to remain in compliance.