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The Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA")

The FLSA protects you from substandard wages and oppressive working conditions

 

The Fair Labor Standards Act (also called the "FLSA") prescribes standards for minimum wage and overtime wages.  It applies to most employees in almost all industries–both public and private.

 

Congress enacted the FLSA in 1938 with the goal of protecting all covered workers from substandard wages and poor working conditions.

 

The FLSA requires employers to pay their employees at least the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) and to pay one-and-one-half times the regular rate of pay for all overtime (time worked in excess of 40 hours per week).

The FLSA is your best weapon against a crooked employer who doesn't pay.

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Many employers want the best of both worlds – they want to pay you as little as possible and get the most work out of you that they possibly can. They think they can get away with it, too, because most employees won't do anything about it.

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Some common FLSA violations by employers include:

  • Failing to pay proper minimum wage;

  • Failing to pay overtime for all time worked over 40 hours per week;

  • Requiring off-the-clock labor;

  • Not paying a last paycheck;

  • Time-shaving;

  • Improperly paying the tipped employee hourly rate (see below)

 

If you win your case, the FLSA requires your employer to pay you:

  • Twice the amount you're owed;

  • All of your attorney fees; and

  • Costs incurred.

I think my employer has violated the FLSA. What can I do?

 

The FLSA allows you to recover:

  • Back Pay (unpaid wages owed to you),

  • An Additional Equal Amount of Back Pay (thus, totaling TWICE the amount of unpaid wages owed to you),

  • Attorney Fees & Costs incurred in pursuing your unpaid wages.

 

If you believe you have a claim, speak with an attorney immediately regarding your rights and options.

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