The information provided herein is general in nature and designed to serve as a guide to understanding. These materials are not to be construed as the rendering of legal or management advice. If the reader has a specific need or problem, the servicesof a competent professional should be sought to address the particular situation. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, record keeping, and child labor standards for employees who are covered by the act. Commonlycalled "the wage and hour law," the FLSA is a federal law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1938 and is recognized as the first employment law.
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