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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Definition: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides for minimum standards for wages and overtime, and details how covered worktime must be compensated. The Fair Labor Standards Act also contains provisions related to child labor, and equal pay.
Also Known As: Fair Labor Standards, FLSA
Common Misspellings: Fair Labor Standard
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The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes the federal minimum wage and sets requirements for overtime pay.
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