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Wages & Pay
Minimum wage, overtime, pay frequency, deductions, and tip regulations.
Minimum Wage
Overtime
FLSA
Equal Pay
Key Things to Know
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Federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — many states set higher minimums
DOL Minimum Wage2
Non-exempt employees must receive 1.5x pay for hours over 40/week
DOL Overtime Rules3
Employers cannot make unauthorized deductions from your pay
Pay Deductions Fact Sheet4
Tip credits allow lower base pay for tipped employees in some states
Tipped Employees Fact SheetRelevant Federal Laws
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Equal Pay Act
Davis-Bacon Act
Where to File a Complaint
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