You examined the Fair Labor Standards Act in your Learning Activities along with ERISA in preparation for a Discussion regarding wage and hour laws as well as pension plans. The latter are part of the buffet of benefits that employers choose from regarding compensation/benefit plans for employees. Usually compensation is related to industry wide parameters as well as state and federal laws, while pension plans and other benefits although needing to adhere to the law have more variety and may differ greatly based on how anxious a company is to retain talent.

Topic 1: Wage and Hour Violations

• What steps would you take as a human resource professional to prevent wage and hour violations from occurring in your company?