Which act governs minimum wage and overtime protections in the U.S.?

Which act governs minimum wage and overtime protections in the U.S.?

• A. The Equal Pay Act.
• B. The Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• C. The Civil Rights Act.
• D. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Answer: (D)

This question tests knowledge of which law sets federal wage and hour standards, including minimum wage and overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes the baseline rules for how much workers must be paid at least (minimum wage) and when non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. It also includes rules about child labor and keeping payroll records. The other options deal with different protections: the Equal Pay Act addresses wage differences based on sex for equal work, the Occupational Safety and Health Act focuses on workplace safety and health, and the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination. Some workers may be exempt from overtime under the FLSA and states can enact higher minimum wages or overtime standards, but the federal standard for minimum wage and overtime is set by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This question tests knowledge of which law sets federal wage and hour standards, including minimum wage and overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes the baseline rules for how much workers must be paid at least (minimum wage) and when non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. It also includes rules about child labor and keeping payroll records. The other options deal with different protections: the Equal Pay Act addresses wage differences based on sex for equal work, the Occupational Safety and Health Act focuses on workplace safety and health, and the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination. Some workers may be exempt from overtime under the FLSA and states can enact higher minimum wages or overtime standards, but the federal standard for minimum wage and overtime is set by the Fair Labor Standards Act.