EVERYTHING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT – WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO COMPLY

Event description

Did you know that most employees in the U.S. are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? As an employer, are you aware of and meeting your obligations under the Act?

Come join the U.S. Small Business Administration Rhode Island and Connecticut and the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), for a comprehensive overview of the FLSA’s major provisions, as well as practical tips and resources for ensuring compliance.

Topics will include:

• Employment relationship;
• FLSA coverage;
• Minimum wage;
• Overtime fundamentals;
• Exemptions;
• Youth employment provisions;
• Employer recordkeeping obligations;
• PUMP Act requirements;
• Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program; and
• Overview of SBA Resources.

The SBA’s participation in or support of this event is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance by contacting the SBA’s Katie Charron by phone at 401-528-4585 or by email at Katie.Charron@sba.gov.