The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. law established in 1938 that sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor. It mandates that workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage and receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. The FLSA aims to ensure fair labor practices and protect workers from exploitation, particularly vulnerable groups such as children. Certain jobs and employees may be exempt from these rules, but the law serves as a foundation for workers' rights in the workplace.