Compensation and Benefits Laws: An Overview of FLSA & FMLA
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping requirements, and youth employment standards. As regulated by the Department of Labor, compliance is mandatory and failure to comply exposes a municipality to major financial risk. Leaders require a working knowledge of the rules and requirements of the law. Learning Objectives: The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible…