Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

    graph TD;
	    A[Fair Labor Standards Act] --> B(Minimum Wage)
	    A --> C(Overtime Pay)
	    A --> D(Child Labor Laws)
	    B --> E[State Variance]
	    C --> F[Exempt vs. Non-exempt]

## What does the minimum wage refer to in the FLSA? - [x] The lowest hourly pay legally allowed for workers - [ ] The average wage of all employees in the state - [ ] What your boss accidentally counts as "lunch breaks" - [ ] The paycheck amount after taxes that makes you cry > **Explanation:** The minimum wage is the legally mandated lowest amount per hour that employers must pay their employees. ## Are all employees entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA? - [ ] Yes, all employees must receive overtime. - [x] No, only non-exempt employees are entitled to it. - [ ] Only employees with very sad faces. - [ ] Only those who provide snacks during staff meetings. > **Explanation:** Only non-exempt employees receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week, while exempt employees do not. ## Which of the following workers are NOT covered by the FLSA? - [ ] Hospital employees - [ ] Domestic service workers - [x] Deranged wizards performing unpaid magic - [ ] Employees engaged in interstate commerce > **Explanation:** While many types of workers are covered by the FLSA, "deranged wizards" don't typically hold a legitimate job classification under labor standards. ## The primary goal of the FLSA is: - [ ] To make work optional. - [x] To assure fair pay for all hours worked. - [ ] To have more holidays than workdays. - [ ] To confuse everyone with legal terms. > **Explanation:** The FLSA primarily ensures that employees are compensated fairly for their labor, including wage protections. ## True or False: Overtime is calculated differently in different states. - [x] True, some states have stricter rules than the FLSA. - [ ] False, the federal law is always preferred. - [ ] False, nobody wants to actually calculate overtime. - [ ] True, but only in sports leagues. > **Explanation:** True; different states may have varying rules and rates concerning overtime pay. ## What triggers coverage under the FLSA? - [ ] Rich relatives sending money. - [ ] Unscrupulous employers working their workers too hard. - [x] Being engaged in interstate commerce. - [ ] A powerful wizard’s spell. > **Explanation:** Coverage under the FLSA is triggered when an employee is involved in interstate commerce or businesses producing goods for commerce. ## Which of these occupations is protected under the FLSA? - [ ] A fairytale storyteller. - [ ] A juggler at a county fair. - [ ] A professional napper. - [x] A babysitter employed by a family full-time. > **Explanation:** Full-time domestic workers, such as babysitters, are included under the protections of the FLSA. ## The minimum gross sales to be subject to the FLSA is: - [x] $500,000 - [ ] $100,000 - [ ] $1,000,000 - [ ] $5 > **Explanation:** Employers with over $500,000 in gross sales are subject to the FLSA's provisions. ## The FLSA has particular provisions regarding which specific issue? - [ ] Unicorn salaries. - [ ] Award for best workplace snacks. - [x] Child labor regulations. - [ ] Employee costume contest rules. > **Explanation:** The FLSA includes specific rules to protect children from exploitation and hazardous work. ## How does the FLSA define overtime pay? - [ ] Extra pay for extremely happy workers. - [x] One-and-a-half times the regular rate for hours worked over 40. - [ ] Double pay for whining during meetings. - [ ] Bonuses for bringing snacks to work. > **Explanation:** Overtime pay is defined by the FLSA as 1.5 times the regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.