Fair Labor Standards Act Package (Self-Paced)
IDCLAS.P1SP

Self-paced online training with expert support 2 modules

This package provides federal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it governs overtime, travel compensation, and exemption determinations in the federal workforce. Participants learn how to apply FLSA regulations, evaluate compensation scenarios, and ensure compliance with federal pay and claims requirements.

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This course includes

  • Project-based training from experts
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
  • Proprietary workbooks included
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Accredited program
  • Credits: 1.2 CEUs

This package is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Fair Labor Standards Act Package.

This package equips federal professionals with the knowledge needed to apply Fair Labor Standards Act provisions to workforce compensation decisions. Participants examine the scope and coverage of the FLSA, including how exemption status is determined and how agencies interpret the statute when managing employee pay and compliance responsibilities. The program also explores how overtime eligibility is calculated, how travel time may qualify as compensable work, and how compensatory time rules apply to federal employees. Participants learn how to interpret FLSA regulations, evaluate real workplace scenarios, and understand the claims process used to resolve disputes related to pay or exemption status. By completing this certificate package, learners strengthen their ability to apply federal compensation rules consistently, interpret travel and overtime policies accurately, and support compliant and defensible workforce management decisions.

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Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 6 Hours

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Course (Self-Paced)

This certificate equips federal professionals with the knowledge needed to interpret and apply Fair Labor Standards Act provisions in federal workforce management. Participants learn how to determine exemption status, understand the FLSA claims process, and apply statutory requirements to support compliant compensation decisions.

  • Explain the historical development, purpose, and coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act in federal employment.
  • Identify the agencies and regulatory authorities responsible for administering FLSA requirements.
  • Interpret exemption criteria to determine executive, administrative, and professional exemption status.
  • Evaluate case scenarios to determine whether employees are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt.
  • Apply documentation standards and burden of proof requirements when making exemption determinations.
  • Describe the procedures, timelines, and documentation requirements involved in the FLSA claims process.
  • Analyze real-world cases involving overtime eligibility, exemption status, and employee compensation claims.
  • Apply FLSA regulatory principles to support compliant and defensible workforce compensation decisions.

Unit 2 6 Hours

Overtime and Travel Provisions for FLSA Course (Self-Paced)

This course provides federal professionals with practical guidance for applying Fair Labor Standards Act provisions related to overtime, travel time, and compensatory time for travel. Participants learn how to interpret federal work-hour rules, determine compensable travel time, and apply compensation policies consistently across workforce scenarios.

  • Interpret Fair Labor Standards Act provisions governing overtime eligibility and compensable hours of work.
  • Distinguish between regular and irregular work hours when determining overtime eligibility.
  • Apply federal rules governing flexible schedules, training time, meal periods, and standby or on-call status.
  • Determine when employee travel qualifies as compensable hours of work under federal regulations.
  • Differentiate between commuting, regular work travel, and overnight travel when evaluating compensation eligibility.
  • Apply federal policies governing compensatory time off for travel under the Workforce Flexibility Act.
  • Evaluate workplace scenarios involving overtime and travel compensation to support consistent and compliant decisions.
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