National Child Labor Law I think
It prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay. It also forbids the employment of children under age 18 in certain jobs deemed too dangerous.
Child Labor in U.S. History1836 Early answers.com propose state minimum age lawsUnion members at the National Trades' Union Convention make the first formal, public proposal recommending that states establish minimum ages for factory work1836 First state child labor lawMassachusetts requires children under 15 working in factories to attend school at least 3 months/year1842 States begin limiting children's work daysMassachusetts limits children's work days to 10 hours; other states soon pass similar laws but most of these laws are not consistently enforced1938 Federal regulation of child labor achieved in Fair Labor Standards ActFor the first time, minimum ages of employment and hours of work for children are regulated by federal law. By: answers.com
Yes, they can as long as the federal law is not contradicted or if it is intended to preempt all state legislation in that area. For example, the federal government establishes a minimum wage, but states are free to establish higher ones if they wish. A higher minimum wage does not conflict with the federal law, because the purpose of the federal law is to help workers and a state minimum wage helps workers even more. Thus, it does not conflict with the intent of the federal law.
Yes, actcually the federal government makes these signs available. Please contact the fedreral employment commission for more info on how to get them.
against those with disabilities in the workplace? Federal Minimum Wage Equal Employment Opportunity Occupational Safety and Health Family and Medical Leave Act Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Acts OSHA's role in the workplace is defined by which federal law?
You can get a copy of a Federal Minimum Wage Poster online.
A company paying wages in Michigan must meet the Federal guidelines for paying minimum wage. The current Michigan minimum wage is actually less than the Federal minimum set, so employers must pay the Federal minimum for many different types of jobs.
Minimum wage. A few states have set their own minimum wage different from the federal government minimum wage (now $7.28 per hour). If you already are in the state where you are considering washing dishes in a restaurant then find-out if the state has a different minimum wage. If the company where you are considering employment has its headquarters (where they incorporated) in a different state than the branch / franchise location where you are considering employment, then the federal minimum wage almost always will be the applicable standard.
Yes in some countries, no in others. The US has a federal minimum wage. Canada does not.
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As of July 2010, federal minimum wage is $7.25 and Minnesota minimum wage is the same because federal law prevails. However, by statute, the minimum wage in Minnesota is $5.25 or $6.15 depending on annual sales.
Richard Dickens has written: 'The effect of minimum wages on employment' 'The employment effects of the October 2003 increase in the national minimum wage' 'The effect of minimum wages on UK agriculture'