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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.
Can An Employer Use Arrest And Criminal Records To Reject A Job Applicant?
There have been some cases where the EEOC has found the blanket use of arrest or criminal records as a basis for rejecting job applicants to be unlawful if such use results in a … 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

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 … more
Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits?
It can be terrifying to lose your job. With all, or a significant portion, of your income gone you may wonder how you are going to remain in your home and how you are going to pay your bills. State unemployment insurance might protect you and temporarily provide you with a percentage of your income if you meet certain eligibility requirements. If you are found eligible for … more