Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act - U.S. Department of Labor
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting most full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.
Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 165 million workers and 11 million workplaces.
Labor laws and worker protection - USAGov
Federal laws require employers to act fairly and protect the health of employees. Review this chart for an overview of the most common laws. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, …
Worker Rights | U.S. Department of Labor
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting most full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.
Employment Law Guide - DOL
This Guide describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety …
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) - USAGov
The Department of Labor (DOL) administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.
Home - ELAWS - DOL
Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses. elaws is a set of interactive, online tools to help employers and employees learn more about their rights and responsibilities under numerous Federal employment laws.
Wage laws - USAGov
Know the facts about the right to a minimum wage, and to overtime pay for eligible employees. Learn about job misclassification.
What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers | U.S. Department of Labor ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Starting July 1, most salaried workers who earn less than $844 per week will become eligible for overtime pay under the final rule. And on Jan. 1, 2025, most salaried workers who make less than $1,128 per week will become eligible for overtime pay.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Employment Law Handbook
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime, and minimum age requirements. Learn more here.