What is the minimum wage?
The federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees is $5.15 per hour.
What is the minimum wage for workers who receive tips? An employer of a tipped employee is only required to pay $2.13 an hour in direct wages if that amount plus the tips received equals at least the federal minimum wage, the employee retains all tips and the employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.
When is overtime pay due? For covered , nonexempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek.
How many hours per day or per week can an employee work?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not limit the number of hours per day or per week that employees aged 16 years and older can be required to work.
Are pay stubs required?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does require that employers keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid to employees.
What notices must be given before an employee is terminated or laid off?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has no requirements for notice to an employee prior to termination or lay-off.
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