Fair Labor Standards Act Course

Module 1: History and Coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act

• Discuss the historical background and origins of the FLSA.
• Identify federal agencies involved in FLSA enforcement.
• Review the Code of Federal Regulations governing FLSA application.
• Understand agency, supervisor, HR, and employee responsibilities.

Module 2: Exempt/Nonexempt Determinations

• Explain general principles behind exemption status.
• Apply exemption criteria for executive, administrative, and professional roles.
• Evaluate case scenarios to determine FLSA status.
• Understand burden of proof and documentation standards.

Module 3: Hours of Work as Overtime

• Define overtime, regular and irregular work, and suffer-or-permit provisions.
• Distinguish between flexible/compressed schedules and their overtime implications.
• Calculate overtime pay for exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Discuss compensatory time, standby/on-call duty, and training hours.

Module 4: Travel as Hours of Work

• Determine compensable travel within and outside official duty station limits.
• Apply rules for one-day vs. overnight travel.
• Distinguish between regular work travel, commuting, and alternative travel arrangements.
• Understand supplementary rules in 5 CFR 550 for federal employees.

Module 5: Compensatory Time Off for Travel

• Understand eligibility and rules under the Workforce Flexibility Act.
• Identify types of compensable travel not covered by FLSA or Title 5 overtime.
• Deduct home-to-work commute when applicable.
• Follow agency-specific crediting and forfeiture policies.

Module 6: The FLSA Claims Process

• Understand how to file a claim for FLSA pay or exemption status.
• Learn about time limits, claim preservation, and avenues for review.
• Identify supporting documentation and representative guidelines.
• Review agency responsibilities for compliance with OPM decisions.

Module 7: Putting It All Together

• Apply cumulative FLSA knowledge through real-world case analysis.
• Evaluate travel claims, overtime eligibility, and exemption decisions.
• Reinforce comprehension of the statute of limitations and claim documentation.