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. As of December 2000, workers covered by the FLSA are entitled … more
• Whom Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Cover?
  In order for the FLSA to apply there must be an employment relationship between an employer and an employee. An employee, as distinguished from a person who is engaged in a business of his or her … more
• When Are Pay Raises Required?
  Pay raises are generally a matter of agreement between an employer and employee (or the employee's representative). Pay raises to amounts above the Federal minimum wage are not required by the FLSA.
• Is Extra Pay Required For Weekend Or Night Work?
  Extra pay for working weekends or nights is a matter of agreement between the employer and the employee (or the employee's representative). The FLSA does not require extra pay for weekend or night … more
• How Is Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, And Holiday Pay Computed And When Is Such Pay Due?
  The FLSA does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick leave or holidays (Federal or otherwise). These benefits are matters of agreement between an employer and an employee … more