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Frequently Asked Questions

• 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

Legal Articles

• Wage and Hour Law Enforcement
  Many employees are protected by federal laws which mandate a minimum wage, overtime pay and fair pay that is free from discrimination. Employees can contact the government agencies responsible for investigating allegations of noncompliance with these laws or they can file lawsuits against their employers if they believe that any of these laws were violated. Since agencies play an … 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

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