Federal Minimum Wage
The federal minimum wage sets the lowest hourly pay rate that covered employers must pay covered employees in the United States. It is established under federal law and enforced by the U.S. Department of...
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Key Provisions and Employer Duties
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a cornerstone of U.S. labor law that establishes nationwide rules on minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. It was enacted in 1938 and is administered...
Overtime Pay Resources
The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a...