Fair Labor Standards Act Employee/Employer Advisor

Provides employers and employees the information they need to understand Federal minimum wage, overtime, child labor, and record keeping requirements. The child labor section is designed to answer questions about Federal child labor rules from workers, parents, teachers, and employers.

Child Labor Requirements in Nonagricultural Occupations under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Family and Medical Leave Act Employee/Employer Advisor

Answers a variety of commonly asked questions about FMLA including employee eligibility, valid reasons for leave, employee/employer notification responsibilities, and employee rights/benefits.

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) Ineligible Farm Labor Contractors

Service Contract Act

Health and Welfare Fringe Benefit Changes and Plans for Revision of the Directory of Occupations

Directory of Occupations

Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

Compliance Assistance

H-2A Compliance Checklist

This H2-A Compliance Checklist allows H-2A employers and their employees to determine whether or not the requirements of the H-2A program are being met. Additional information about the H-2A certification process can be obtained on the Internet at the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) site.

Memorandum of Understanding

The memorandum of understanding between Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, and Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (Nov 1998).

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