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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.
  • 02.
    Right to receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
  • 03.
    Right to protection against oppressive child labor.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Back pay for unpaid minimum wages or overtime.
  • 02.
    Liquidated damages equal to the amount of back pay.
  • 03.
    Civil money penalties for repeat or willful violations.
  • 04.
    Criminal prosecution for willful violations.

Verified Citations

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