This document details the specifics of the act: what the act requires, who is covered and who is not covered, hours worked and compensation, overtime pay, record keeping, and penalties.

The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised and Updated (2009)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1

APPLICATION TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 2

WHAT DOES THE ACT REQUIRE? 3

WHO’S COVERED BY THE ACT AND WHO’S NOT? 7

HOURS WORKED AND COMPENSATION 32

OVERTIME COMPENSATION 39

OVERTIME FOR POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS - 207(k) EXEMPTION 51

RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 55

ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, REMEDIES AND SETTLEMENTS 57

CONCLUSION 60

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