This course is intended to educate business owners in the basics of California wage and hour laws. This course covers the basic rules. We leave for an upper level class some of the finer points and exceptions.

After having completed this course, the student will have a good basic understanding of the following items:

• Basics of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
• Basics of California Wage and Hour Laws
  
• Classification of Employees: Exempt versus Non-Exempt
• Basics of Overtime
• Basics of Vacation
• Pay Periods
• Payment of Wages Upon Termination or Resignation
• Independent Contractors: Are They Really Employees?