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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
Your Privacy Rights - What Do I Have To Tell My Employer?
Employees often wonder whether they are required to disclose certain sensitive personal facts to their employers, and may fear retaliation if they do so. In particular, medical conditions, mental health problems, and involvement with the justice system tend to be issues that employees are unsure about discussing or disclosing to an employer. In terms of medical issues, there are some … more