 Welcome back to PRDV204, Payroll Applications. Good job on making it through Unit 1. As you proceed through the course, I encourage you to take notes and to bookmark your favorite links. Whatever you do, stay organized. This unit will introduce you to the laws which govern payroll. Most of this unit will cover the Federal Labor Standards Act of 1938, otherwise known as FLSA. The primary function of this legislation is protecting the employee by regulating minimum wages, work hours, overtime pay, and the use of child labor. This means that a Federal standard is set for these categories throughout the country. But you'll notice that not every state follows this metric. Some states set higher standards, but no state can go below the Federal threshold. You will also learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act, which protects your right to take unpaid leave in the event of an emergency. This unit should take approximately three hours to complete. Good luck with this unit, and I'll see you at the beginning of Unit 3.