Use tools and skills to apply legal criteria for extempt/nonexempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Learn how to make accurate FLSA exemption determinations for federal positions.
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1: History and Coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Understand the origin and purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Identify agencies responsible for implementing the Act
- Review regulatory references including Title 29 and 5 CFR 551
- Discuss agency and employee responsibilities for compliance
Module 2: Exempt/Nonexempt Determinations
- Explore general principles and key terminology of FLSA exemption
- Identify special situations and broad occupational criteria
- Review and apply exemption criteria for Executive, Administrative, and Professional roles
- Use the FLSA Exemption Worksheet for analysis and documentation
Module 3: Making FLSA Exemption Decisions
- Apply knowledge of exemption criteria to realistic job scenarios
- Use case studies and worksheets to determine FLSA status
- Defend decisions based on duties performed and compliance principles
- Consolidate understanding of exemption guidelines across multiple job types
Taught by
Dan Kowalski, Judy Mintze, Natalya H. Bah, Richard Rodieck, Victoria Cox, Adrianna Harden, Sarah Gurwitz, Sineta Scott Robertson, DeShanta Hinton, and Caren Eirkson
