Certified Staffing Profesional Practice Exam

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Which act governs the requirements of overtime pay for employees?

Americans with Disabilities Act.
Fair Labor Standards Act.
Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
Occupational Safety and Health Act.

The correct answer is: Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the legislation that establishes the standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in the United States. Under this Act, non-exempt employees are entitled to receive overtime pay at a rate of one and a half times their regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The FLSA serves to ensure that workers are compensated fairly for their labor, particularly when they work beyond the standard full-time hours. The other acts listed do not govern overtime pay requirements. The Americans with Disabilities Act focuses on discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act pertains to employment discrimination and the enforcement of equal opportunity laws. The Occupational Safety and Health Act centers on workplace safety and health standards. Each of these plays important roles in employment law, but none address the specifics of overtime pay in the way the Fair Labor Standards Act does.