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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), also known as the federal Wage and Hour Law, regulates minimum wage, overtime, equal pay, recordkeeping, and child labor for employees of enterprises engaged in interstate or foreign commerce as well as employees of state and local governments. FLSA is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Although the fair labor standards act applies in all states, it permits states to regulate areas not covered by FLSA and to afford workers greater protection. Where state law and the fair labor standards act conflict, employers must follow the provision that is more favorable to the employee.
There are a number of employment practices that the fair labor standards act does not regulate, including vacation, holiday, severance, sick pay, premium pay for weekend or holiday work; pay raises or fringe benefits; and many more….
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The HR Library has more fair labor standards act resources like these:
Wage and Hour law
Minimum Wage Rates - State by State Comparison
Overtime and Exemptions