Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), first enacted by the United States Congress in 1938, sets standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay. The FLSA affects most private and public sector employment, including state, local, and federal government. Learn more.

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