HRMN 408 WEEK 2: Compensation Considerations and FLSA
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1. Compliance Assistance – Wage and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Success in this course requires familiarity with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This link provides an overview of some components of the law such as child labor, minimum wage requirements, and overtime. Navigate around the page to gather general information about a specific area that interests you. Or, explore some of the topics in-depth to gather information for a specific assignment you may be working on.
Link: http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/index.htm
2. Requesting Flexible Work Hours: City of Charlotte
While the primary business needs of the City and its customers must take precedence, the City also wants to meet employees’ needs when possible. The City of Charlotte recognizes that different employees have different needs and preferences regarding work hours. Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible when considering employees’ requests to work alternative schedules.
Link: http://charlottenc.gov/HR/Documents/Flexible%20Work%20Schedule.pdf
3. Fact Sheet #53 – The Health Care Industry and Hours Worked
FLSA Fact Sheet #53 – The Health Care Industry and Hours Worked The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires covered employers to pay non exempt employees at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009, for all hours worked and overtime pay for for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/whdfs53.pdf
4. IRS rules to determine employment status
These are the standards and tests used by the IRS to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
