Bill 119 s 893 aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 by removing the overtime wages exemption for certain employees. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.
The bill seeks to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work by eliminating the exemption that allows certain employees to be exempt from receiving overtime pay. Currently, some employees, such as those in executive, administrative, and professional positions, are exempt from receiving overtime pay if they meet certain criteria, such as earning a salary above a certain threshold.
By removing this exemption, the bill aims to protect workers' rights and ensure that they are compensated fairly for any overtime work they perform. This could potentially benefit a wide range of workers who are currently exempt from receiving overtime pay, ensuring that they are fairly compensated for their time and effort.
In addition to removing the overtime wages exemption for certain employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, which could potentially address other issues related to labor standards and protections. Overall, Bill 119 s 893 seeks to strengthen the Fair Labor Standards Act and ensure that all employees are treated fairly and compensated appropriately for their work.