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What Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Govern?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, record keeping requirements and child labor standards.
What Is The Minimum Wage?
In May 2007, Federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25 per hour, but will be implemented in three stages ($5.85 by July 24, 2007, $6.55 by July 24, 2008 and $7.25 by July 24, 2009). However, … more
How Many Hours Is Full-Time Employment? How Many Hours Is Part-Time Employment?
This is a matter generally determined by an employer. Many people mistakenly believe that full-time employment consists of 40 hours per week. However, the federal Fair Labor Standards … more

Do I have to pay my employees overtime?
Generally, if you allow your employees to work overtime, or more than 40 hours in a one week period, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which is a federal law, requires you to pay your employees premium pay, or at least one and one-half times your normal pay rate, for those overtime hours worked. However, the FLSA contains several exceptions to the overtime pay requirement … more
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Just days after being inaugurated, President Barack Obama signed a new piece of legislation that was designed to bring fair pay to American workers. The law, known as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, overturned the 2007 Supreme Court decision of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964. History of the Act In 2007, the United States … more

Texas Payday Law Poster
Use this poster to meet the Texas labor law requirement that employers notify their employees when they will be paid. It includes spots for monthly … more
How to File a Wage Claim
The Texas Workforce Commission enforces the Texas Payday Law. If you have a pay dispute with an employer for back wages, overtime, or another issue … more
Texas Workforce Commission Wage Complaint
To file a Payday complaint against an employer complete and submit this form to the Texas Workforce Commission's Labor Law Section. This form also … more
Employer Response to Wage Claim
Employers should submit this form to the Texas Workforce Commission to respond to a Payday wage claim that has been filed against your business.