The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was a law passed in 1938 that aimed to protect workers by establishing fair labor practices, including minimum wage requirements, limitations on working hours, and regulations for child labor.
Related terms
Minimum Wage: The lowest amount of money that employers must legally pay their workers.
Working Hours: The amount of time an employee spends at work during a specific period.
Child Labor: The employment of children in work that is harmful to their physical or mental development.