Complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act can help you avoid criminal prosecution and thousands of dollars in fines.
Violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can mean monetary penalties, litigation and reputational damage for organizations operating in the United States. To make matters worse, the FLSA can be confusing and difficult to understand. In this article, we answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the FLSA with the help of Kevin Skelly, an employment and commercial litigation attorney at ADP. Plus, check out the updates section and FLSA toolkit at the end, which can help you calculate overtime pay and confirm state and federal minimums.
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, of 1938, also known as the Wages and Hours Act, is a landmark U.S. federal statute enacted by the country's 75th Congress. Initially drafted in 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the act into law six years later, on , and it became effective later that year, on Oct. 24, 1938. According to a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) fact sheet, the FLSA protects more than 143 million American workers.
Yes, the FLSA is still around today, and it applies to employment relationships in any U.S. state, territory or possession, plus the District of Columbia. The FLSA doesn't apply to employees working outside these U.S. designations, even if their employers' main offices are in the U.S.
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