In Brief State and local governments can play a critical role in protecting workers’ rights, particularly when federal labor protections face uncertainty or reduced enforcement. By strengthening local labor standards, expanding enforcement mechanisms, and increasing worker protections, governments can help safeguard employees from wage theft, discrimination, and retaliation. The first time you share your experience[…]
In Brief State and local governments can play a critical role in protecting workers’ rights, particularly when federal labor protections face uncertainty or reduced enforcement. By strengthening local labor standards, expanding enforcement mechanisms, and increasing worker protections, governments can help safeguard employees from wage theft, discrimination, and retaliation. The first time you share your experience […]
Created 80 years ago, the Fair Labor Standards Act governs the hours worked and wages earned by American employees. The FLSA provides that, unless a specific exemption applies, employers: Must pay employees a minimum wage set by federal law Must pay employees overtime (1.5x their regular rate) for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek Must[…]