Defendant's Attorney: No appearance

Description: Knoxville, Tennessee employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.

"The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. The FLSA was enacted in 1938 to address the harsh working conditions and low wages that were common during the Great Depression.

Key Provisions of the FLSA

Minimum Wage: The FLSA establishes a minimum wage that all employers must pay their employees. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour, but many states and municipalities have their own minimum wages that are higher than the federal minimum wage.

Overtime Pay: The FLSA requires employers to pay their employees overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There are some exceptions to the overtime pay requirement, such as for certain occupations and for employees who are paid a salary.

Recordkeeping: The FLSA requires employers to keep accurate records of their employees' hours worked and wages paid. These records must be kept for at least two years.

Child Labor: The FLSA prohibits the employment of children under the age of 16 in most occupations. There are some exceptions to the child labor laws, such as for children who work on their parents' farms or who work in certain entertainment occupations.

Enforcement of the FLSA

The FLSA is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The WHD investigates complaints of FLSA violations and takes enforcement action against employers who violate the law. Employers who violate the FLSA may be subject to civil penalties, including back pay, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees. In some cases, employers may also be subject to criminal penalties.

Employees' Rights Under the FLSA

Employees have a number of rights under the FLSA, including the right to be paid the minimum wage and overtime pay, the right to have their hours worked and wages paid accurately recorded, and the right to be free from child labor violations. Employees who believe that their rights under the FLSA have been violated may file a complaint with the WHD. The WHD will investigate the complaint and, if it finds that a violation has occurred, will take action to enforce the law.

Importance of the FLSA

The FLSA is an important law that helps to protect workers from exploitation and to ensure that they are paid fair wages for their work. The law has been credited with improving the lives of millions of workers and with helping to create a more equitable society."

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Outcome: 11/15/2023 9 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal of case by Anthony Brockwell (Bryant, Joseph) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

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