Fair Labor Act Case Study

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All employees of certain enterprises that workers engaged in interstate commerce, handling, selling, or working on goods that have been moved in or produced by any person is covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act. (US Department of Labor, 2008) When an employer does not adhere to the law there are penalties. Some penalties details violations that includes awards to the employer of up to two years of back pay for the affected current and former employees. (Cengage Learning) The Fair Labor Act sets a minimum age to be paid for kids at 16 years of age. Many employers require age certificates for employees to confirm their age. The Federal Law Standards require employers to keep records on wages and hours as specified by the Department of Labor