An Employer May Permanently Modify Employee "Workweeks" To Reduce Labor Costs

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires an employer to compensate any employee who is not exempt from its provisions at a rate that is "not less than one and one-half times the regular" wage rate paid to the employee for all work time performed by the employee in excess of 40 hours during the employee's "workweek." The employer retains discretion ... (more)

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