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USA-1938-L-31148
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) (29 U.S.C., Chapter 8).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
United States of America
Subjects (Classification)
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
Adopted on (Date of text)
1938
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Concerns labour standards including those in respect of minimum wage, hours of work, child labour, etc. Section 6(d) was added by the Equal Pay Act of 1963, approved June 10, 1963, effective June 11, 1964.
201. Short title
202. Congressional finding and declaration of policy
203. Definitions
204. Administration
205. Repealed
206. Minimum wage
207. Maximum hours
208. Repealed
209. Attendance of witnesses
210. Court review of wage orders in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
211. Collection of data
212. Child labor provisions
213. Exemptions
214. Employment under special certificates
215. Prohibited acts; prima facie evidence
216. Penalties
216a. Repealed
216b. Liability for overtime work performed prior to July 20, 1949
217. Injunction proceedings
218. Relation to other laws
218a. Automatic enrollment for employees of large employers
218b. Notice to employees
218c. Protections for employees
219. Separability
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1938-10-24
Initial Act
Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
1986-03-03 (USA-1986-R-2335)
Pay Administration Under the Fair Labour Standards Act Rule (5 CFR Part 551)
Implementing text(s)
1986-03-03 (USA-1986-R-2335)
Pay Administration Under the Fair Labour Standards Act Rule (5 CFR Part 551)
Implementing text(s)
1986-08-08 (USA-1986-R-2487)
Equal Pay Act; Interpretations Rule (29 CFR Part 1620)
Implementing text(s)
1986-08-08 (USA-1986-R-2487)
Equal Pay Act; Interpretations Rule (29 CFR Part 1620)
Implementing text(s)
1986-10-16 (USA-1986-L-2879)
Wages Paid to Handicapped Workers Act. Public Law 99-486 (S. 2884).
Implementing text(s)
1986-10-16 (USA-1986-L-2879)
Wages Paid to Handicapped Workers Act. Public Law 99-486 (S. 2884).
Implementing text(s)
1987-01-12 (USA-1987-R-3303)
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Employees of State and Local Governments Rule (29 CFR Part 553)
Implementing text(s)
1987-01-12 (USA-1987-R-3303)
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Employees of State and Local Governments Rule (29 CFR Part 553)
Implementing text(s)
1987-01-22 (USA-1987-R-3304)
Equal Pay for Equal Work Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Part 800)
Implementing text(s)
1987-01-22 (USA-1987-R-3304)
Equal Pay for Equal Work Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Part 800)
Implementing text(s)
1987-06-26 (USA-1987-R-3807)
Fair Labor Standards Act; Records to Be Kept by Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 516)
Implementing text(s)
1987-06-26 (USA-1987-R-3807)
Fair Labor Standards Act; Records to Be Kept by Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 516)
Implementing text(s)
1988-01-15 (USA-1988-R-4727)
Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Exemptions Rule (5 CFR Part 551)
Implementing text(s)
1988-01-15 (USA-1988-R-4727)
Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Exemptions Rule (5 CFR Part 551)
Implementing text(s)
1989-08-15 (USA-1989-R-9418)
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Employees of State and Local Governments Rule (29 CFR Part 775)
Implementing text(s)
1989-08-15 (USA-1989-R-9418)
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Employees of State and Local Governments Rule (29 CFR Part 775)
Implementing text(s)
1989-08-04 (USA-1989-R-9420)
Employment of Workers With Disabilities Under Special Certificates Rule (29 CFR Parts 524, 525 and 529)
Implementing text(s)
1989-08-04 (USA-1989-R-9420)
Employment of Workers With Disabilities Under Special Certificates Rule (29 CFR Parts 524, 525 and 529)
Implementing text(s)
1978-06-19 (USA-1978-R-12685)
Waiver of Child Labour Provisions for Agricultural Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 575)
Implementing text(s)
1972-06-13 (USA-1972-R-16681)
Exemptions Applicable to Agriculture, Processing of Agricultural Commodities, and Related Subjects Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Part 780)
Implementing text(s)
1972-06-13 (USA-1972-R-16681)
Exemptions Applicable to Agriculture, Processing of Agricultural Commodities, and Related Subjects Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Part 780)
Implementing text(s)
1968-12-17 (USA-1968-R-18365)
Policies and Procedures for Carrying Out the Provisions of the Service Contract Act of 1965 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended Rule (41 CFR Part 1)
Implementing text(s)
1968-12-17 (USA-1968-R-18365)
Policies and Procedures for Carrying Out the Provisions of the Service Contract Act of 1965 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended Rule (41 CFR Part 1)
Implementing text(s)
1970-06-25 (USA-1970-R-18602)
Wage Payments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1930 Rule (29 CFR Part 531)
Implementing text(s)
1970-06-25 (USA-1970-R-18602)
Wage Payments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1930 Rule (29 CFR Part 531)
Implementing text(s)
1970-08-11 (USA-1970-R-18606)
Provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938 Applicable to Fishing and Operations on Aquatic Products Rule (29 CFR Part 784)
Implementing text(s)
1970-08-11 (USA-1970-R-18606)
Provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938 Applicable to Fishing and Operations on Aquatic Products Rule (29 CFR Part 784)
Implementing text(s)
1975-02-12 (USA-1975-R-18747)
Application of the Fair Labor Standard Act to Domestic Service Rule (29 CFR Part 552)
Implementing text(s)
1967-09-22 (USA-1967-R-18811)
Wage Payment Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Rule (29 CFR Part 531)
Implementing text(s)
1967-09-22 (USA-1967-R-18811)
Wage Payment Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Rule (29 CFR Part 531)
Implementing text(s)
1991-05-23 (USA-1991-R-25263)
Civil Money Penalties-Procedures for Assessing and Contesting Penalties Rule (29 CFR Part 578)
Implementing text(s)
1991-05-23 (USA-1991-R-25263)
Civil Money Penalties-Procedures for Assessing and Contesting Penalties Rule (29 CFR Part 578)
Implementing text(s)
1991-09-06 (USA-1991-R-25308)
Exemptions from Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Requirements of the Fair Labour Standards Act; Public Sector Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 541)
Implementing text(s)
1991-09-06 (USA-1991-R-25308)
Exemptions from Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Requirements of the Fair Labour Standards Act; Public Sector Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 541)
Implementing text(s)
1991-11-14 (USA-1991-R-26633)
Occupations Particularly Hazardous for the Employment of Minors Between 16 and 18 Years of Age, or Detrimental to their Health or Well-Being Rule (29 CFR 570).
Implementing text(s)
1991-11-21 (USA-1991-R-26636)
Records to be Kept by Employers; Overtime Compensation Rule (29 CFR Parts 516 and 778)
Implementing text(s)
1991-11-21 (USA-1991-R-26636)
Records to be Kept by Employers; Overtime Compensation Rule (29 CFR Parts 516 and 778)
Implementing text(s)
1992-08-14 (USA-1992-R-30068)
Exemptions From Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act; Public Sector Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 541)
Implementing text(s)
1992-08-14 (USA-1992-R-30068)
Exemptions From Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act; Public Sector Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 541)
Implementing text(s)
1947-05-01 (USA-1947-L-31152)
Portal-To-Portal Pay Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C., Chapter 9).
Implementing text(s)
1947-05-01 (USA-1947-L-31152)
Portal-To-Portal Pay Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C., Chapter 9).
Implementing text(s)
1992-10-23 (USA-1992-R-31779)
Minimum Wage and Overtime Violations; Civil Money Penalties Rule (29 CFR Part 578)
Implementing text(s)
1992-10-23 (USA-1992-R-31779)
Minimum Wage and Overtime Violations; Civil Money Penalties Rule (29 CFR Part 578)
Implementing text(s)
1995-04-07 (USA-1995-R-40721)
Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation Rule (29 CFR Part 570)
Implementing text(s)
2001-11-30 (USA-2001-R-61011)
Adjustment of Civil Money Penalties for Inflation. Final Rule (29 CFR Parts 578, 579, and 580).
Implementing text(s)
2001-11-30 (USA-2001-R-61011)
Adjustment of Civil Money Penalties for Inflation. Final Rule (29 CFR Parts 578, 579, and 580).
Implementing text(s)
1967 (USA-1967-R-96851)
Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V, § 500-899).
Implementing text(s)
1970 (USA-1970-R-96855)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations (29 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter XIV, §1600-1699).
Implementing text(s)
2016-07-01 (USA-2016-R-105988)
Child Labor Violations - Civil Money Penalties (29 CFR 579).
Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1988-11-07 (USA-1988-R-7480)
Employment of Homeworkers in Certain Industries; Records to be Kept by Employers Rule (29 CFR Parts 516 and 530)
Amended text(s)
1988-11-07 (USA-1988-R-7480)
Employment of Homeworkers in Certain Industries; Records to be Kept by Employers Rule (29 CFR Parts 516 and 530)
Amended text(s)
1884-06-27 (USA-1884-L-105991)
U.S.C. TITLE 29 - Labor.
Amending Text region
Amending text(s)
1986-10-16 (USA-1986-L-2879)
Wages Paid to Handicapped Workers Act. Public Law 99-486 (S. 2884).
Amending text(s)
1986-10-16 (USA-1986-L-2879)
Wages Paid to Handicapped Workers Act. Public Law 99-486 (S. 2884).
Amending text(s)
1985-11-13 (USA-1985-L-5029)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1985. Public Law 99-150 (S. 1570).
Amending text(s)
1985-11-13 (USA-1985-L-5029)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1985. Public Law 99-150 (S. 1570).
Amending text(s)
1989-11-17 (USA-1989-L-9220)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1989. Public Law 101-157 (H.R. 2710).
Amending text(s)
1989-11-17 (USA-1989-L-9220)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1989. Public Law 101-157 (H.R. 2710).
Amending text(s)
1977-11-01 (USA-1977-L-13161)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments Act of 1977. Public Law 95-151 (H.R. 3744).
Amending text(s)
1977-11-01 (USA-1977-L-13161)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments Act of 1977. Public Law 95-151 (H.R. 3744).
Amending text(s)
1974-04-08 (USA-1974-L-15299)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1974. Public Law 93-259 (S. 2747).
Amending text(s)
1974-04-08 (USA-1974-L-15299)
Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1974. Public Law 93-259 (S. 2747).
Amending text(s)
1995-10-20 (USA-1995-R-42151)
Training Wages and Seasonal Industry Provisions under the Fair Labour Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Parts 517 and 526).
Amending text(s)
1995-10-20 (USA-1995-R-42151)
Training Wages and Seasonal Industry Provisions under the Fair Labour Standards Act Rule (29 CFR Parts 517 and 526).
Amending text(s)
1996-08-06 (USA-1996-L-45291)
Employment of Minors (Public Law 104-174 [H.R.114]).
Amending text(s)
1996-08-06 (USA-1996-L-45291)
Employment of Minors (Public Law 104-174 [H.R.114]).
Amending text(s)
1999-12-09 (USA-1999-L-56434)
Fair Labor Standards Act, Amendment (H.R. 1693).
Amending text(s)
1999-12-09 (USA-1999-L-56434)
Fair Labor Standards Act, Amendment (H.R. 1693).
Amending text(s)
1963 (USA-1963-L-71995)
Equal Pay Act 1963 (EPA) (29 U.S.C., Chapter 8 sec. 206(d)).
Amending text(s)
2007 (USA-2007-L-100306)
Fair Minimum Wages Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
US Department of Labor
Country
United States
URL
http://www.dol.gov/
Electronic source title
United States Code
Author
Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S.A.
Country
United States of America
URL
http://uscode.house.gov/
Monograph region
Monograph title
U.S. Labor and Employment Laws
Author
West, R.
Publisher
BNA Books
Place of publication
Washington, D.C.
Country
United States of America
Date
1991-03
Page range
pp. 7-3-7-41