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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) FAQs

• Q: What Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Govern?
  A: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, record keeping requirements and child labor standards. As of December 2000, workers … More
• Q: Whom Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Cover?
  A: In order for the FLSA to apply there must be an employment relationship between an employer and an employee. An employee, as distinguished from a person who is engaged … More
• Q: What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Fair Labor Standards Act?
  A: With the exception of certain federal employees, the administration and enforcement of the FLSA is the responsibility of the Department of Labor`s Wage and Hour … More
• Q: When Are Pay Raises Required?
  A: Pay raises are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and employee (or the employee's representative). Pay raises to amounts above the Federal minimum … More
• Q: Is Extra Pay Required For Weekend Or Night Work?
  A: Extra pay for working weekends or nights is a matter of agreement between the employer and the employee (or the employee's representative). The FLSA does not require … More
• Q: How Is Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, And Holiday Pay Computed And When Is Such Pay Due?
  A: The FLSA does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick leave or holidays (Federal or otherwise). These benefits are matters of agreement … More
• Q: How Is Severance Calculated And When Is It Due?
  A: workweek and time and one­half an employee's regular rate for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek. There is no requirement in the FLSA for severance pay. … More
• Q: When Must Breaks And Meal Periods Be Given?
  A: The FLSA does not require breaks or meal periods be given to workers. Some states may have requirements for breaks or meal periods. If you work in a state which does … More
• Q: Are Periodic Performance Evaluations Required?
  A: The FLSA does not require performance evaluations. Performance evaluations are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and employee (or the employee's …
• Q: When Is Overtime Due?
  A: For covered, nonexempt employees, the FLSA requires overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one­half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 … More