What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full-time and part-time workers for private employers, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Almost all workers must be paid the minimum wage of $5.15 per hour, although in the District of Columbia the minimum wage is $6.60 per hour. Most employees must also be paid overtime pay for work over 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime is one and one-half times your regular rate of pay. Most states – including Maryland and the District of Columbia – also have wage and overtime statutes.
Related Questions
- I am non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Can I be considered an essential staff member during reduced services or office closure?
- Is a lunch break required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for full-time non-exempt employees? Does HCC require a lunch break?
- How is the Fair Labor Standards Act enforced?
