108: Washington Wage and Hour: The Basics

2 credit hours

Washington’s wage and hour regulations are detailed and can be challenging to navigate, especially due to the interplay of federal, state, and local laws. This course equips you with the essential skills to maintain compliance, ensuring your employees are paid correctly every time. By staying up to date, you’ll protect your organization from expensive penalties and legal disputes that can arise from even minor payroll mistakes.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key federal and state wage and hour regulations.
• Resolve federal and state wage and hour law conflicts.
• Classify employees as exempt or non-exempt from overtime.
• Calculate minimum wage and overtime pay accurately.
• Understand meal break and rest period requirements.
• Maintain compliant records.