Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
United States wage law
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. § 203, is a United States labor law that creates the right to a minimum wage, and "time-and-a-half" overtime pay when people work over forty hours a week. It also prohibits employment of minors in "oppressive child labor". It applies to employees engaged in interstate commerce or employed by an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, unless the employer can claim an exemption from coverage. The Act was enacted by the 75th Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938. The FLSA is considered the last legislation of the New Deal.
Clauses of the Act
Minimum Wage
Since 2009, the Federal Minimum Wage has held steady at $7.25 per hour. However, depending on the state in which someone lives, the minimum wage can be higher to compensate for the cost of living in that area.
Child Labor
The Fair Labor Standards Act specifically states the ages at which someone is able to begin working. Generally, this is between the ages of 14 and 15. However, there are specific exemptions for people working in non-hazardous occupations such as the entertainment industry.
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