How is the Fair Labor Standards Act enforced?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that details requirements for minimum wage and overtime pay. Requirements of this law impact most public and private employers.ApplicabilityThe FLSA applies to certain business entities, including businesses whose gross annual sales are greater than $500,000; hospitals or institutions for the mentally or physically disabled; and public agencies.ExceptionEmployers not covered by the FLSA may still be subject to the requirements of the law. The law applies if a business introduces goods into interstate commerce. However, FLSA also applies if a business is closely related to interstate commerce. For example, FLSA applies to a company that receives or handles goods shipped via interstate commerce.Wage RequirementsThe law requires that covered employees, those who receive an hourly wage and are not considered salaried employees, receive at least the federal minimum wage for regular working hours. After 40 hours of work in a week, nonexemp
