When do federal labor laws apply?

Federal labor laws apply to any business, large or small, that is in the US and engages in interstate commerce. In Massachusetts, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to businesses with annual sales exceeding $500,000 or with at least two employees in a single state. The FLSA sets the standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment. The wages for employees must at least meet the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 an hour. Employees must be paid time and a half for any hours they work over 40 hours in a work week. For child labor, the FLSA sets restrictions for employees under 18, such as the type of jobs they can do and the hours they can work. The FLSA also protects employees from discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, and religion. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, as required by law. The FLSA is enforced by the US Department of Labor, which investigates complaints of violations. Employers who are found to be in violation of the FLSA may be required to pay fines or back wages and may be subject to civil action.

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