Agencies & Office

Wage and Hour Division

• When is overtime due?
• When must breaks and meal periods be given?
• What notices must be given before an employee is terminated or laid off?
• What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
• How many hours per day or per week can an employee work?
• How are vacation pay, sick pay, and holiday pay computed and when are they due?
• What is the minimum wage?
• Where can I find information on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption for executive, administrative, professional and outside sales employees?
• Where in my place of business am I required to post posters?
• How many hours is full-time employment? How many hours is part-time employment?