Changes Brought By the Fair Labor Standards Act
Prior to the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, the United States was a difficult place in which to work. Very little was regulated and working conditions were often abhorrent by today’s standards. Certain rights that we now take for granted were violated frequently during this time period.
Since its passage, there have been many amendments to the act allowing for additional oversight. It remains a key piece of legislation for cases involving unfair wages or failure to pay overtime. If you or someone you love has suffered from stolen wages at the hands of your employer, contact the wage theft lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 to learn more about your legal options.
Rights Secured by the FLSA
The original form of the Fair Labor Standards Act allowed for:
- The creation of a national minimum wage
- A guarantee of time and a half for overtime to any employee that worked more than a certain number of hours per week
- The prohibition of child labor in most situations
It may seem odd that these things were not always standard in the United States. But the sad truth is that, in certain cases, companies still try to get around these now long-established rules.
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If you or someone you love has been the victim of wage theft at the hands of your employers, contact the wage theft attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 to learn more about your legal options.
