
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
By
Jan Gartner
December 5, 2019
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that protects employees by establishing standards for a minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, and youth employment. Every employee needs to be properly classified as exempt or nonexempt. Make sure you are in compliance!
UUA Resources
Notice: The salary level threshold for white-collar exempt status is increasing to $684/week (from $455/week) on January 1, 2020.
- FLSA FAQ (PDF): Contains details of the law, including exemptions and recordkeeping requirements.
- FLSA Compliance Guide (PDF): Walks you through a process of assessing compliance and making necessary adjustments.