The Fair Labor Standards Act

No matter where you work, the minimum wage is required by state and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) laws. Failure to comply can and will lead to severe consequences punishable by law. So, to avoid this, business owners should know the current minimum wage federally and by state. It is also illegal to withhold a paycheck, though many factors play into breaking the law between businesses and employees. 

Often, businesses must pay employees for their time at a job or traveling for a job (during designated work time). For example, if you work for a pizza company and deliver a pizza, you will travel to the house and should be paid for working even as you drive an order.

Overtime

According to FLSA and state laws, “non-exempt employees” are entitled to overtime pay. These employees are also protected from being forced to waive their right to overtime. However, FLSA does not protect employees that go against policies prohibiting overtime work, over-report overtime, or go against workplace policies. It is suggested that employees gain clarification from employers about policies and overtime to protect businesses and employees.