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.
Major Laws Administered/Enforced | U.S. Department of Labor
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law commonly known for minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor, recordkeeping, and special minimum wage standards applicable to most private and public employees.
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Employer.gov has answers to frequently asked questions about federal labor laws. Learn about pay and benefits, federal contractor requirements and other topics.
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.