Wage And Hour Law



The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs wage and hour law by defining the 40-hour workweek, establishing a federal minimum wage, providing for overtime, and regulating child labor. State law may also govern an employee's wages and hours - for example, many states have a higher minimum wage requirement. Generally speaking, employees must be paid for any "work time" - time spent on an activity that is performed for the benefit of the employer. Although co-workers may be paid different amounts depending on their skills, education, and background, pay differentiation can not be based on a protected characteristic such as race, sex, or religion. If an employer violates the FLSA, a plaintiff employee is entitled to statutory damages, which include past wages, attorney fees, and liquidated damages.

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Wage and Hour Articles
State Specific Resources
-  Employment Law in Your State-  State Labor & Industries Websites
-  State Unemployment Insurance Websites-  State Workers' Compensation Websites
-  State Attorney General Websites-  State Business Information Websites
-  State Codes and Statutes Websites
 
Articles
Minimum wage and Overtime
-  Federal and State Laws and Your Wages-  FLSA Wage Garnishments, Assignments & Deductions
-  Wages and Compensation-  Wages and Overtime For The Employer
-  Basics of Wages and Overtime Laws-  Exemptions from Overtime Only and the FLSA
-  Davis-Bacon Act-  Minimum Wage
-  Overtime (OT)-  Minimum Wage under the FLSA
-  Mandatory Overtime and Your Job-  Wages and Hour Law: Exempt vs NonExempt Employees
-  Exempt vs NonExempt Employees-  Prevailing Wages
-  Changing Pay Rate-  Regular Rate of Pay under the FLSA
-  Tips for Handling Tips & Gratuities Properly-  Good Faith Defenses to Wage Law Violation Claims
-  Employee Wages and Manner of Payment-  Pay for On-Call Time
-  Wage Payment Requirements under the FLSA
 
Vacation and Sick time
-  Vacation Time after Leaving an Employer-  Holiday Sick and Vacation Pay under the FLSA
-  Time Off From Work-  Time Out and Off Work
-  Vacations and Time Off from Work
 
Protections for Workers
-  Child Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act-  FLSA: Anti-discrimination and Retaliation
-  Equal Pay Laws-  Equal Pay Act: Fixing Violations
-  Equal Pay Act: Equality of Work-  Equal Pay Act: Employers, Workers and Unions
-  Equal Pay Act: Exceptions for Unequal Pay-  Equal Pay Act: Unequal Pay Based on Sex
-  Equal Pay Laws for the Employer
 
Severance and Bankruptcy
-  Severance Pay Plans-  Back Pay under the FLSA
-  Severance Pay Plans-Employee Perspective
 
Other Labor Issues
-  Meals and Rest Periods at Work-  Performance Reviews and Raises at Work
-  Health Insurance and Other Routine Wage Deductions-  Portal-to-Portal Act
-  Enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act-  Recordkeeping Requirements under the FLSA
-  Employee Lawsuits under the FLSA-  Collective Actions under the FLSA
-  Time Limits for FLSA Claims-  Government Employees and the FLSA
-  Burdens of Proof under the FLSA-  Liquidated Damages and FLSA Claims
-  Prejudgment Interest and FLSA Awards-  Costs and Attorney's Fees under the FLSA
-  White Collar Exemptions under the FLSA-  Transportation Industry Exemptions under the FLSA
-  Emergency Personnel Exemptions under the FLSA-  Can Students and Minors Get Jobs?
-  Do Internships or Summer Jobs Make You an Employee?
 
Hot Topics
-  Workers' Break Time isn't Completely "Free" Time-  Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
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-  The California Furlough Fight-  The Company Holiday Party: Is it Work or Play?
-  Show Me the Money...Outrage over AIG Bonuses-  Honest Services Fraud
-  Money for Nothing: The Case of the Non-Employee-  US Children Illegally Working Farm and Office Jobs
-  Brought to You by Child Labor: iPhones and iPods-  Work-Life Challenges for the Newer Millennium
 
Wage and Hours Law FAQ's
-  Employees: Wages and Hours FAQ
 
Do-it-Yourself Legal Forms
-  Consulting Services Agreement-  Employee Termination Letter
-  Direct Deposit Authorization-  Employment and Salary Verification Form
-  Job Acceptance Letter-  Employee Absence Report and Summary
-  Letter of Resignation-  Employee Agreement
-  Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement-  Employee Cell Phone Policy
-  Release of Information (Employee)-  Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement
-  Workplace Injury and Illness Incident Report
 
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Wage and Hour Law Lawyer Web Sites
 
 -  New York Employment Attorneys - Beranbaum Menken LLP
 -  New Jersey Labor Attorneys - Richardson & Galella
 -  New Jersey Labor Law - Deutsch Atkins, P.C.
 -  Arkansas Employment Lawyer - James, Carter & Coulter, PLC
 -  West Virginia Employment Law - Gianola Barnum Wigal & London, L.C.