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Employment LawUnited States (Federal)

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Summary

Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked.
  • 02.
    Right to receive overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
  • 03.
    Protection for young workers against oppressive child labor conditions.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Payment of back wages to affected employees.
  • 02.
    Liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages.
  • 03.
    Civil money penalties up to $1,000 per violation for repeated or willful violations.

Verified Citations

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