The correct response in determining whether Kirsten's employer is correct is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA sets the federal standards for overtime pay and requires that eligible employees be compensated for overtime hours worked, regardless of prior weeks' hours. Therefore, Kirsten's employer would need to comply with FLSA regulations regarding overtime.
Kirsten worked 44 hours this week, but her employer told her that she is not entitled to overtime because the previous week she was out sick one day, so she only worked 32 hours. Since she had to stay late to catch up, the employer is not responsible for the overtime. Which of these determines whether Kirsten’s employer is correct or not?
Responses
the Fair Labor Standards Act
the state’s minimum wage law
the regulations of Kirsten’s industry
the contract created by Kristen’s union
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