Coleman Consulting has prepared a number of handbooks that are available for shipment upon request. Copies are used by hundreds of federal human resource specialists and managers, and are valuable tools for resolving a variety of compensation questions. They are revised as statutes, regulations, government-wide guidance and federal court decisions change.

Please contact us at wayne@coleman-consulting.net for single copy and multiple copy prices.

Currently, the following handbooks are available:

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Pay Administration Handbook
A handbook designed for those who are responsible for making decisions about which work is covered by and which work is exempt from coverage by the FLSA, and for those who advise managers on what kinds of work assignments qualify for FLSA overtime pay.  It contains references to the latest regulations, government-wide guidance, and recent court decisions related to the various topics.  The book also contains practical exercises that will help to clarify how the regulations and guidance are to be applied in typical situations the specialist will face in his or her assignments.

Federal Employees Pay Act (FEPA)
Premium Pay Administration Handbook
A handbook designed for those who are responsible for advising managers on what kinds of work assignments qualify for FEPA or Title 5 premium and/or overtime pay.  It cites the latest reference to the latest regulations, government-wide guidance, and recent court decisions related to the various topics.  The book also contains practical exercises that will help to clarify how the regulations and guidance are to be applied in typical situations the specialist will face on a day to day basis.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) –
A Manager’s Desk Reference
A reference designed to assist managers in responding to employees’ questions about the FLSA and in planning work assignments.  It touches briefly on which positions are covered by and which are exempt from coverage by the FLSA.  It covers in more depth time that qualifies as overtime under the FLSA especially time spent in travel and training time. It also discusses the rates at which FLSA overtime pay is paid.  Finally, it goes over where and when an employee can file a claim if she or he believes additional FLSA overtime pay is due.

Federal Premium Pay Wizard –
Quick Answers to Your Questions on Premium Pay under the Federal Employees Pay Act (FEPA)
A reference designed to assist managers and employees to understand the premium and overtime pay programs under FEPA.  It discusses the various forms of premium pay, including Sunday, holiday and night differentials, as well as overtime and annual premium pay for standby, administratively uncontrollable overtime, and availability. It covers the requirements that must be met in order to receive the various types of pay, and it also discusses the rates at which the various premium pays are paid.  The material is written in clear and easy to understand language.  Each section is brief and to the point, making it easy to find just the information you need in the shortest possible time.

Customized Documents
While the materials listed above are ready to be delivered to you upon request, other materials can be developed based upon your individual need.  Please contact Wayne Coleman to discuss your specific needs. See Contact Information