Index
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Summary
A federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full-time and part-time workers.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to be paid at least the federal minimum wage
- 02.Right to overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek
- 03.Protection from working in hazardous conditions if under age 18
Penalties
- 01.Payment of back wages to employees
- 02.Liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages
- 03.Civil money penalties up to $1,100 per willful violation
Verified Citations
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