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Under the FLSA, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009 through the present. Thus, employers subject to the provisions of the FLSA may not pay employees at a rate of less than $7.25 per hour for all hours of compensable time worked. However, many of the states have a higher minimum wage (see below).
Minimum Wage State Laws
In the U.S., approximately half of the states have minimum wage laws that are identical to the federally-mandated minimum wage. And while many states have laws dictating a higher minimum wage than that required under federal law, some states do not.
When state minimum wage conflicts with federal minimum wage, such that a state’s mandated minimum wage is higher, employers must comply with both laws. Otherwise, covered employers must comply with the federal minimum wage laws.
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Are vet techs exempt from FLSA?
(in the US) No. Anyone who is paid a wage or salary by an employer in return for their work is covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However - if you are self-employed or are a contracted emplpoyee you are not covered since you effectively employ yourself.
What does the youth portion of the FLSA a not cover?
The youth portion of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) primarily covers regulations regarding the employment of minors, including restrictions on hours and types of work. However, it does not cover certain aspects such as the minimum wage for youth workers, which aligns with the broader federal minimum wage. Additionally, the FLSA does not apply to all types of employment; for instance, it excludes certain family businesses and agricultural work under specific conditions.
Which department deals with minimum wage?
In the United States, the department that primarily deals with minimum wage issues is the Department of Labor (DOL). Within the DOL, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is responsible for enforcing federal minimum wage laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Additionally, state labor departments may also regulate minimum wage laws at the state level, which can sometimes exceed federal standards.
Which act sets the minimum wage and what is the current wage rate?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal minimum wage in the United States. As of October 2023, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, a rate that has been in effect since July 2009. However, many states and localities have established their own higher minimum wage rates.
What was the minimum wage in Florida in 2009?
2009 Minimum wage for Florida servers is calculated as follows: Florida Minimum Wage $7.21 per hour less Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) tip credit of $3.02 for a direct wage owed by employer of $4.19 per hour. Overtime is (7.21 * 1.5) minus $3.02 FLSA tip credit for a total wage of $7.80 per hour plus tips. Effective July 24, 2009 this will change because the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 and change the FLSA tip credit. This answer cost me about $10K a couple of years ago.
Under the FLSA severance pay is excluded from the definition of wages?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), severance pay is not considered wages and therefore does not count towards the calculation of overtime or minimum wage requirements. This exclusion means that employers are not required to include severance payments when determining compliance with FLSA regulations. Consequently, severance pay is treated as a separate form of compensation, typically negotiated between the employer and employee.
What was the minimum wage in 1913?
There was no established minimum wage in 1913. The federal minimum wage was established in 1938 under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What is the minimum wage in Alabama?
Alabama has no state minimum wage. Alabama uses the Federal Minimum Wage Rate which is $7.25 an hour. Compliance Assistance - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum wage of not less than $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay is required after 40 hours of work in a workweek.
Does congress have the power to raise minimum wage to ten dollars an hour?
Yes Congress can regulate the minimum wage. Congress also created the federal minimum wage in 1938. The current minimum wage is $7.25.
What is a minimum wage today?
This depends on the region. Around the world, many places have no minimum wage. The average minimum wage is estimated at $0.20 an hour. Across the US: the average is about $7.50 an hour, whether counting by population or state. Across Canada: About $10 an hour.
What is the Minimum wage comes under?
regulation of commerce
Who did the fair labor standards act help and why?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted to help set federal standards with respect to working conditions, including such aspects as establishing a national minimum wage and setting a maximum number of hours a person could work in a week. It was also intended to reduce or eliminate child labor. It was passed in 1938, under President Roosevelt.
