HR Glossary

What is Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

The federal law enacted in 1938 that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay requirements (time-and-a-half after 40 hours), child labor standards, and recordkeeping obligations for most private and public sector employers in the United States.

Why it matters in hiring

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with F

• Factories Act
• Fair Work Act (Australia)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Federal Minimum Wage
• Federal Tax
• FICA
• Flexible Benefits (Cafeteria Plan)
• Forced Ranking

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