Employee Benefits Required by Law
In difficult economic times, most people are grateful for work. Most of us expect to work harder and to forgo bonuses and other perks. However, there are certain benefits to which all employees are entitled to by law and that should not be negotiable. Minimum Wage The Fair Labor Standards Act provides that a federally established minimum wage shall be provided to workers in the …
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Legal Requirements for Lunch and Break Times
Federal law doesn’t require employers to provide breaks for rest or meals. However, it does regulate how breaks are provided and paid. State law also often provides additional protections to employees regarding break times and requirements. Most of the federal regulations about break times derive from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This law does not protect many salaried …
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