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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) FAQs

• Q: When Is Double Time Due?
  A: The FLSA has no requirement for double time pay. This is a matter of agreement between an employer and employee (or the employee's representative).
• Q: How Many Hours Per Day Or Per Week Can An Employee Work?
  A: The FLSA does not limit the number of hours per day or per week that employees aged 16 years and older can be required to work.
• Q: How Many Hours Is Full-Time Employment? How Many Hours Is Part-Time Employment?
  A: The FLSA does not define full­time employment or part­time employment. This is a matter generally to be determined by the employer. Whether an employee is … More
• Q: When Can An Employees Scheduled Hours Of Work Be Changed?
  A: The FLSA has no provisions regarding the scheduling of employees, with the exception of certain child labor provisions. Therefore, an employer may change an employee's … More
• Q: Are Pay Stubs Required?
  A: The FLSA does require that employers keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid to employees. However, the FLSA does not require an employer to provide … More
• Q: What Notices Must Be Given Before An Employee Is Terminated Or Laid Off?
  A: The FLSA has no requirement for notice to an employee prior to termination or lay­off. In some situations, the WARN Act provides for notice to workers prior to … 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