{"id":86041,"date":"2022-11-16T14:40:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=86041"},"modified":"2022-11-18T15:19:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T13:19:09","slug":"fair-labor-standards-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/fair-labor-standards-act\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span><\/a> (FLSA) of 1938 establishes a number of employee rights and employer obligations in the US. This includes the right to a<\/span> minimum wage<\/b>, <\/span>overtime pay regulations<\/b>, and employer\u00a0<\/span>record-keeping <\/b>requirements. It also includes limits to <\/span>working hours<\/b> and <\/span>child labor standards<\/b>. The act applies to all employees working in the private sector and in Federal, state, and local governments. Failure to comply with any aspect of the FLSA can result in penalties, litigation, and reputational damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to share everything you need to know about the Fair Labor Standards Act. We will discuss the history and the <\/span>main provisions<\/b> of the act so that you can ensure <\/span>compliance <\/b>in your business. We will also explain how you can establish the <\/span>FLSA status<\/b> of your workforce, and break down the differences between <\/span>exempt vs. non-exempt employees<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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