Write a Manager's Guide to Overtime and FLSA Rules
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Time:2 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner
What You'll Get
A one-page plain-language guide explaining overtime rules to managers — what creates an overtime obligation, what exempt vs. non-exempt means, and what managers should never promise employees.
The Prompt
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Write a one-page manager's guide to FLSA overtime rules. Explain: (1) what makes an employee non-exempt vs. exempt from overtime, (2) how overtime is calculated (1.5x after 40 hours), (3) what managers should never promise employees about overtime (e.g., comp time instead of OT pay for non-exempt), (4) what to do if an employee says they worked extra hours off the clock, (5) who to contact with questions ([payroll/HR contact]). Write for managers with no payroll background — clear and practical.
Tips
Include your actual HR or payroll contact name in the prompt so the guide references a real person to call — managers are more likely to ask before acting if they know exactly who to reach. Send this during manager onboarding, not after a violation has already occurred.