Payroll 110 Badge #04 - Washington State School District Payroll-Payroll 110 Badge #4

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This WASBO Payroll 110 badge covers key wage-and-hour requirements for Washington State school districts, focusing on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state rules. The presenter explains that FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards, enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor. Employers must follow whichever law is most beneficial to employees: in 2022 Washington’s minimum wage is $14.49/hour versus the federal $7.25, and some cities/counties (e.g., Seattle) may require more.<br /><br />A workweek is any fixed 168-hour (7 consecutive 24-hour days) period. Overtime generally applies when non-exempt employees work over 40 hours in their defined workweek, paid at least 1.5 times the regular rate (CBAs may be more generous). Teachers and certain executive/administrative/professional roles are typically exempt.<br /><br />The badge emphasizes strict FLSA recordkeeping (including workweek start time, wages, and pay-period coverage) and notes significant civil/criminal penalties for violations. Washington meal-period rules require a 30-minute meal break for shifts of 5+ hours; it’s paid if employees must remain on duty/on call. Comp time may substitute for overtime only under clear rules; non-exempt comp time must accrue at 1.5 hours per overtime hour. The session also reviews direct deposit requirements (allowed if no employee cost) and wage payment rules, including final pay due by the next regular payday and limits on paycheck deductions.

Keywords

WASBO Payroll 110

Washington State wage and hour laws

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance

School district payroll requirements

Overtime rules and regular rate calculation

FLSA exemptions (teachers, executive/administrative/professional)

Meal and rest break requirements (Washington)

Recordkeeping, comp time, and wage payment rules