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Commentary

9.2.1 Wage and hour rules

United States

There are several workforce administration and management rules which are discussed in 9.2.1–9.2.4.

9.2.1ÌýÌýÌýÌý Wage and hour rules

The US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces many of the US labour laws. These include the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) which covers minimum wages, maximum hours and child labour laws. However, there are some exceptions based on salary level and the efficiency of an employer's internal reporting mechanisms. These exceptions can be found in the Department of Labor's 541 Final Rule, 23 April 2024.

Minimum wage

The federal minimum wage is

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