But They Said Their Payroll Program Complied with the FLSA.…?

This article examines FLSA compliance problems faced by public employers in selecting a computer payroll system. The article provides an overview of the FLSA and how it has come to be applied to the public sector. The common FLSA deficiencies of payroll programs for public sector employers are discussed with an explanation of the law. The article offers guidance to public employers on steps to ensure that their payroll system is designed and implemented in compliance with the FLSA.