Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes provisions defining minimum wage and permissible subminimum wage levels, maximum hours of work and overtime pay, restrictions on employment of minors and categories of exempt employees.

Provisions included in the FLSA are also the subject of California law which, in most cases, is more favorable for employees. Where both state and federal law govern the same issue, you must follow the law more favorable to the employee.

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor administers and enforces the FLSA. Special rules apply to state and local government employment involving fire protection