What Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Govern?
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 covered by the FLSA are entitled to the minimum wage of $5.15 per hour and overtime pay at time and onehalf rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek. States can set minimum wages higher for their state, but not lower. Various minimum wage exceptions apply under specific circumstances.
Other Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) FAQs
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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How Is Severance Calculated And When Is It Due?
A: There is no requirement in the FLSA for severance pay. Severance pay is a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee's … More -
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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 -
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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 … -
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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 -
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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). -
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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.
