Understanding Business
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- Please briefly define the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and discuss the following:
- Which employees are subject to the FLSA?
- What is difference between an exempt / non-exempt employee? Please provide examples of each.
- When does an employee qualify for FLSA overtime and minimum wage requirements?
- What is the Equal Pay Act and when does it allow for pay differences based on gender?
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